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Then the annual UNISON LGBT+ conference came around, with passionate discussions around suicide, domestic abuse, hate crime and […]

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

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

There is a national shortage of nurses. Landing future generations with debts of over £50,000 as a way of balancing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nominations are open for the UNISON-sponsored Jean Atkinson award for outstanding healthcare assistant (closing date 21 April)

UNISON will run its sixth annual safe NHS staffing levels survey on 7 February and is asking all members in the nursing family to take part

General secretary Dave Prentis opens new joint centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn

Liz Potter’s double mastectomy following breast cancer left her determined to speak up for the NHS

The trust uses the "Bradford Factor Calculator" formula to gives staff a score by looking at the frequency and length of […]