Action needed to deal with staff burnout
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Action needed to deal with staff burnout
The article Wage and sick pay reform needed in health and social care first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Sara Gorton says NHS staff survey findings send clear message on wages and stress levels
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‘Now, more than ever, it’s vitally important that the work of the entire NHS family is recognised and celebrated’, says UNISON
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‘People voiced exactly how they felt. They pulled no punches’
The article Bristol health branch helps show racists the red card first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Coronavirus pandemic has shown how services rely on overseas workers
The article Exemptions would be welcome but health surcharge should be scrapped, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
UNISON’s national nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood has returned to the NHS for the fight against COVID-19. First, he explained what the union is doing to support its health members
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More must be done to ensure public service workers don’t miss out on food basics
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Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance
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Commenting on the latest NHS Staff Survey published today (Tuesday), UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Violence and harassment have become the new normal for NHS staff, which…Read more…
Bullying, harassment and abuse are a disgrace
The article NHS still has huge task ahead on race, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Wholly owned subsidiary plans dropped
The article Health workers in Bradford win privatisation battle first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Eleventh hour agreement to discuss alternative options
The article Frimley strike postponed as trust agrees not to continue with privatisation plans, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
As part of Black History month, UNISON’s health team is proud to launch its Race for Equality Campaign. Let’s stamp out racism in the NHS.
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New cash will begin to address years of underfunding but more is desperately needed
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Delegates hear that patients and staff alike are suffering from chronic shortages
The article Safe staffing a ‘vital’ campaign for NHS’s frontline staff first appeared on the…Read more…
Pressure on schools and NHS staff to tackle crime is deflecting attention from ‘failure to fund policing adequately’, union says
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Response to major report into health service and care workforce
The article Proper investment in wages and apprenticeships will help ease NHS staffing crisis, says UNISON first appeared on the…Read more…
Commenting on the annual NHS staff survey out today (Tuesday), UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “While the government is consumed with Brexit, ministers are paying scant attention to growing…Read more…
Speaking at UNISON’s annual Black Members Conference today (Friday) in Llandudno, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Last the NHS celebrated its 70th anniversary, yet the descendants of those that…Read more…
Violence against NHS staff is a growing phenomenon that last year reached its peak – one in seven NHS workers reported being attacked. The latest shocking figures show that just over 15…Read more…