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Healthcare assistants to march on hospital board of directors to demand fair pay, says UNISON

Health workers from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust will march on a meeting of their employer’s board of directors and hand over a petition demanding fair pay tomorrow (Thursday) morning. More than 2,500 people have added their names to the petition, calling for better pay to reflect the responsibilities of the staff. Many healthcare […]

Uncategorized on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.

Calderdale protests as part of ‘pay fair for patient care’ campaign

Healthcare assistants working in the A&E departments at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have staged another peaceful protest as part of UNISON’s ‘pay fair for patient care’ campaign. Band 2 workers protested outside Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax as part of a push to see some healthcare support staff rebanded, as they are carrying […]

health news, News, Press release on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.

Health workers in Lancashire strike in dispute over lack of sick pay and unsocial hours payments

OCS workers do the same jobs as many NHS colleagues but they miss out on sick pay when they’re ill, are paid less when they work unsocial hours

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘No breaks, no food’ culture leaving NHS staff hungry and affecting care, says UNISON 

Working long shifts with few or no breaks and little or no food is never acceptable.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Put NHS pay right to stop NHS staff quitting amid cost-of-living ‘apocalypse’, says UNISON

This is a desperate situation with NHS staff already quitting in their droves.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Jab backdown the right thing to do, but the damage has already been done

These ill-thought-out rules have worsened the staffing crisis hampering the NHS and social care and caused significant upset.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Jab exodus in healthcare is a crisis entirely of the government’s making

It’s nothing short of a tragedy that huge amounts of time and resources have been wasted.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Jab backdown the right thing to do, but the damage has already been done, says UNISON

These ill-thought-out rules have worsened the staffing crisis hampering the NHS and social care and caused significant upset. 

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

It’s time to halt NHS staff exodus with game-changing pay rise, say health unions

Many are actively seeking alternative employment and others are seriously considering a job move.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Long ambulance delays causing distress for patients and staff

There are real fears that staff and services will be unable to cope as demand inevitably increases. 

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Training our nurses and midwives – your views needed!

The Nursing & Midwifery Council is seeking views on how nurses and midwives are trained. This is a good opportunity for UNISON members in nursing and midwifery roles to get your views heard on pre-registration education and training in your profession. Your opinions really count, whether you’re a registered nurse or midwife already, or a […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON celebrates One Team Day

Every November UNISON celebrates One Team Day. The goal? To celebrate everything that NHS staff have been doing behind the scenes day in day out, and this year – throughout a global pandemic.  

News on the UNISON South West site.

Resources for healthcare students

UNISON has a wealth of information for healthcare students. Click on the links below to find out more Student nurses newsletter autumn 2021 UNISON – the union for healthcare students Making the most of your placement NMC revalidation ODPs – making a real difference to patients UNISON – the union for nursing associates UNISON guide […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.

NHS Pay – Vote now and #BeCounted!

After months of dither and delay, it imposed its pay decision of 3% for NHS staff in England. The pay […]

Campaign on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON statement regarding student paid placements

We’re aware of concerns amongst student nurses in England about funding being withdrawn for your paid placements. We have been reassured that funding will remain available to allow those who have taken up paid placements to continue until these placements are completed. Those in your final year will be supported at the end of your […]

Article, News on the UNISON East Midlands site.