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

In the heat of the general election fight, let’s take a moment to recognise all of the other brilliant battles (and awards) that UNISON has won this month

July might have meant the start of the summer holidays proper, but UNISON and our members are still on the case

22 union members in Torquay receive damages after being made sick by hazardous chemical disinfectant

Date

8 February 2017 3:00pm

Location

Congress Centre, TUC, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS

Nurses and midwives warned that lapses will mean losing their registration and put their ability to work at risk

Cutting financial ‘lifeline’ to student nurses will leave them thousands of pounds in debt

UNISON stands behind the junior doctors as they stand up for their rights at work and for patient safety, but unfortunately these attacks will come as no surprise to student nurses

Responding to the Carter Review on NHS operational productivity UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Of course every effort should be made to cut waste and inefficiency in the NHS and to make economies of scale where possible. “Repealing the Health and Social Care Act would be a good first step. The legislation has not […]

Date

20 January 2016 10:30am–3:30pm

Location

UNISON Centre,130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

UNISON is asking students to take part in an online survey to gather evidence about their experience on placements and at university, and how it affects them and their family

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 […]

Are you a UNISON member employed by the NHS in England? Get ready to vote in the indicative ballot 4 Nov – 5 Dec 2021 Do you want to take action over your 3% NHS pay award? For months, UNISON asked for pay talks to agree the decent NHS pay rise you really deserve, but […]

Join UNISON as a health student for just £10 a year. Studying and training to be a nurse or health professional is exciting but can also be stressful and challenging. You are often providing direct patient care but have essays to worry about whilst managing your clinical placements and supporting yourself through your studies. That’s […]

“We think they deserve to be recognised and celebrated for the vital work they do.” UNISON is proud to sponsor the award, which is named after late union […]