Hospital bosses want to let 150 staff go and mothball 150 beds across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT), UNISON has warned today. The trust plans to launch a voluntary severance scheme* next week to cut the 150 ‘non-frontline clinical’ posts. In a meeting with union reps this week, trust leaders were not […]
The shadow health and social care secretary has one of the most daunting tasks should Labour gain power in Westminster. Who is he, and how will he fix such huge issues?
Debate turned to terms and conditions within the Agenda for Change framework in Brighton on Tuesday afternoon
Pay dominated proceedings at health conference, today, with the upcoming UNISON consultation top of the agenda
Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed
Union continues to stand up for healthcare assistants, admin staff and paramedics with a range of practical support
UNISON’s One Team Awards honour the work of NHS support staff. This year’s winners – a payroll officer, a hospital domestic and a chef – share what the recognition means to them
By embracing flexible working in the NHS, we are setting ourselves on the path to a happier, healthier workforce and a better service for patients
Abena Oppong-Asare MP outlined her vision for public health after speaking at UNISON’s annual women’s conference
UNISON nursing officer, Stuart Tuckwood, explains the importance of – and argues for – a renewed focus on mentoring programmes for newly registered nurses
Healthcare support workers at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are voting on strike action after years of being “ripped off”, UNISON says today. Hundreds of healthcare assistants, maternity care workers, theatre support assistants and other clinical support workers are calling to be properly paid for their work. The staff are currently paid at band 2, but […]
UNISON has launched a survey of NHS staff ahead of the next pay round to find out what matters most to them.
UNISON members at a London NHS trust explain how they won their insourcing campaign – and the many benefits
Cardiff and Vale Health Board is first in Wales to introduce My Health Passport for NHS staff.
Hundreds of healthcare assistants (HCAs) in Somerset are better off thanks to a successful regrading campaign that has increased salaries and led to back payments of up to £4,550, says UNISON. In total, 553 HCAs employed at Somerset Foundation Trust will benefit from a significant salary boost and back pay. The deal goes back to […]
