NHS staff say assaults can be a daily occurrence
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Nurses and midwives subjected to violence at work on a daily basis
NHS staff say assaults can be a daily occurrence
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‘Overworked and burnt out’
A series of demos by striking Guys’ and St Thomas’ theatre nurses in London this week culminated at the gates of No 10 Downing Street on Thursday (September 5). Around 100 theatre nurses have been in dispute since June over unsustainable increases in shift times. On Thursday they sent a loud and clear message that […]
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Dangerously overworked London nurses strike
Guys and St Thomas’ theatre nurses take action over increased hours Burnt out nurses went on strike last Thursday (27 June) after warning that a further hour extension to, already long, shifts risks patient safety and staff wellbeing. Day surgery theatre nurses at Guys and St Thomas’ hospitals went on strike after bosses extended their […]
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NHS staff need better pay, not divisive distractions, says UNISON
Pitting different groups of staff against each other is wrong approach
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NHS staff need better pay, not divisive distractions, says UNISON
Pitting different groups of staff against each other is wrong approach
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Rising visa fees and reduced student numbers could worsen NHS recruitment crisis, says UNISON
Ministers have to understand there are consequences to demonising migrant workers, who may choose not to come to the UK
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Rising visa fees and reduced student numbers could worsen NHS recruitment crisis, says UNISON
Ministers have to understand there are consequences to demonising migrant workers, who may choose not to come to the UK
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Overseas nurses gather for ‘empowering’ day
This year’s overseas nurses’ network seminar allowed members to engage with leaders in the nursing sectors about their priorities for overseas nurses
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Overseas nurses gather for ‘empowering’ day
This year’s overseas nurses’ network seminar allowed members to engage with leaders in the nursing sectors about their priorities for overseas nurses
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‘If we don’t vote then nothing will change’
Unite’s consultative ballot on industrial action over NHS pay in England closes on September 30. Each day this week, we’ll hear from a different member from our Unite health sector who explains why it’s so important to have your say on pay. Unite senior rep Laura has a unique, bird’s eye view of the huge challenges facing […]
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UNISON comments on nurses recruitment progress report
Many staff are underpaid for the job they do.
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Majority of nursing staff have experienced sexual harassment at work, survey shows
Employers must do more to protect staff
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‘We’re having nightmares’
As Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths surge across the UK, hospital staff are struggling to cope, with hospitals being overwhelmed by patients. Unite rep and ICU nurse Ameera Sheik told…Read more…
‘Incredibly frightening’
As Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths now soar to record levels – exceeding even the height of the first wave of the pandemic — Unite senior shop steward and ICU nurse at St….Read more…
‘Why should we wait?’
In Part 1 of our two-part series on NHS pay justice, we heard from A&E nurse and Unite branch secretary Mark Boothroyd, as well as health visitor and Unite rep Victoria Thorpe – both at…Read more…
‘It was a horrendous situation’
More than 500 UK health workers have died in the line of duty battling the coronavirus pandemic – this is among the highest health staff death rates from the pandemic in the world. And as the…Read more…
NHS heroes in fight back stand
As NHS workers from across London prepare to march to Downing Street this evening (July 29) to demand an early pay rise, a new poll has shown that an overwhelming majority of the British public backs…Read more…
Three UNISON nurses stranded in the Philippines
“When I graduated as a nurse, I took an oath to serve and uphold my vocation, even if there are hardships. It is my calling, and I can’t run from it.”
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Our Emily’s ready
Absolutely huge shout out to all our fantastic, inspirational and courageous NHS teams working mega hours right now both frontline and behind the scenes, throughout the UK.
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