Responding to the Care Quality Commission’s annual state of care report published today (Tuesday), UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “There’s not enough funding for social care, and out of…Read more…
Health and social care ‘on its knees’
Report highlights devastating impact of short-term planning and long-term underinvestment in health and social care
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Healthcare staff should be encouraged rather than coerced into flu jab
Forcing workers could be counter-productive
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Proposals could protect the NHS from a no-deal Brexit
It’s time to draw a line under a system that continually wastes time and money
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Doctors are not the only ones who need NHS pensions help, says UNISON
Changes must go further for the sake of all workers
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Government must reject US corporate predators eyeing-up the NHS
Reacting to Donald Trump’s supposed NHS U-turn, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Donald Trump has shown he is willing to play games with the future of the NHS and the government’s weakness…Read more…
System of second class NHS workers must end
Private companies employing tens of thousands of staff in the NHS across England are coming under pressure to give their employees a wage rise as UNISON’s campaign for fair pay in the health service…Read more…
People Plan encouraging but significant funding is needed for real change
Commenting on the release today (Monday) of the Interim NHS People Plan, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Working for the NHS can be challenging so it’s good to see those at the top are…Read more…
Bradford hospital workers balloted over strike action to fight ‘backdoor privatisation’
Staff at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will vote on whether to take industrial action after the announcement of the privatisation of some of its services. The UNISON ballot opens today…Read more…
Consensus on NHS workforce plans encouraging but need for extra funding mustn’t be forgotten
New funding must allow existing staff to develop their careers and a comprehensive and rewarding apprenticeship programme is needed to bring new recruits into the NHS
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Firm strategy and better data needed to tackle abuse of NHS staff, says UNISON
Ministers must put commitments into action to stop violent attacks
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Hospital staff say patient meals not fit to eat
More than half of hospital staff in England wouldn’t eat food served to patients because it’s unhealthy and of poor quality, according to a survey by UNISON published today (Wednesday). Many NHS…Read more…
Privatisation at Chesterfield Royal Hospital will drive out staff and is a worrying sign for the future
Responding to the transfer of more than 700 staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust to a new private arm’s-length company this week
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New charter sets out role for volunteers in supporting the NHS
Pioneering charter showing how volunteers can make a valuable contribution to the NHS in England, without undermining paid staff or affecting patient safety, is being launched today.
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Proper investment in wages and apprenticeships will help ease NHS staffing crisis, says UNISON
Response to major report into health service and care workforce
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New proposals could help protect the NHS from an uncertain world post-Brexit, says UNISON
Welcome for reforms which could remove NHS competition
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Survey shows NHS staff deserve some much-needed attention
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…
HCPC decision to increase fees is ‘hugely disappointing’
The HCPC should be doing all it can to encourage people to continue in their professions
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HCPC fee increase is an unjustified ‘tax on practising’
HCPC must listen to its registrants and scrap this increase
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GP changes could make ‘all the difference’ to patients
There’s a danger that general practice could simply drain ambulance services of staff
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