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Paying to work First up were a group of motions that explored the various ways in which health workers are losing out financially in the course of their work. This included paying for their own […]

She said: “Many of these workers increasingly leaving the NHS because they can earn more elsewhere.” She argued it used to be […]

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

From conversations I’ve had with both teachers and young people, everyone agrees this would be a positive thing.” The connection between child and […]

UNISON nursing officer, Stuart Tuckwood, explains the importance of – and argues for – a renewed focus on mentoring programmes for newly registered nurses

Hundreds of healthcare assistants, maternity care workers, theatre support assistants and other clinical support workers are calling to be properly paid for […]

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 […]

This year’s overseas nurses’ network seminar allowed members to engage with leaders in the nursing sectors about their priorities for overseas nurses

Helga Pile and May Parsons were placed in the top 10 most influential Black people in English health by the Health Service Journal