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UNISON and BAPO

Members of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) are automatically members of UNISON. This means that in addition to the benefits they get as members of the Association, BAPO members will receive the unparalleled industrial relations and professional policy.

For more information on BAPO go to: http://www.bapo.com

BAPO Workplace Update - January 2012

(25/01/2012) This month's issue includes an update on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee bank holiday, the Health Bill as it approaches the Report Stage in the House of Lords, and Any Willing Provider policy.

BAPO Workplace Update - August 2011

(24/08/2011) This month's update includes an update on the Health Bill as it approaches its final reading in the House of Commons, a CPD statement from Allied Healthcare Professionals and an update on public sector pensions.

BAPO Workplace Update - July 2011

(22/07/2011) This month's issue includes an update on the NHS birthday activities, public sector pensions and the Dilnot report.

BAPO Workplace Update - June 2011

(15/06/2011) This month's issue includes an update on the NHS Health and Social Care Bill, the pensions campaign and a reminder about UNISON's holiday village at Croyde Bay.

BAPO Workplace Update - May 2011

(23/05/2011) This month's issue includes an update on the Government's NHS 'listening exercise', the campaign to say no to the privitisation of the blood service and the UNISON Health Conference.

BAPO Workplace Update - March 2011

(24/03/2011) This month’s issue includes an update on public sector pensions, changes to the vetting and barring schemes, the new Duty of Care Handbook and the latest on campaigning against the Health Bill.

BAPO Workplace Update - February 2011

(24/01/2011) This month’s issue includes an update on the first private company to formally recognise UNISON, the Government's Health and Social Care Bill and your chance to win a monthly cash prize while supporting UNISON Welfare.

BAPO and UNISON join forces to call for better funding for NHS prosthetics

(12/01/11) The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) and UNISON today (12 January) called on the Government to get behind the NHS prosthetics service by ensuring adequate funding. Both organisations pledged to respond to the Government Review into NHS Prosthetics service, to ensure that the men and women injured serving their country, get the care they need and deserve.

Influencing service reviews and changes in your workplace: a guide for BAPO members

As health workers brace themselves against the effects of reduced budgets, vacancy freezes and cuts to jobs and services, there has never been a more critical time for BAPO members to insist on involvement in the review and restructuring of their services. UNISON has developed guidance to assist you to influence decisions that are made about the service you deliver.

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• For urgent help and advice at work go to Help at work
• Christina McAnea is the head of the UNISON Healthcare team:
UNISON Healthcare
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London NW1 2AY
Email: health@unison.co.uk
Recent documents

What's a Care pension scheme?

Leaflet for branches
Link to a PDF document on this siteWhat's a Care pension scheme?

What's happening to NHS pensions?

Leaflet for branches.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWhat's happening to NHS pensions?

What’s a Care pension scheme?

Leaflet for branches.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWhat’s a Care pension scheme?

UNISON commentary on NHS pension scheme Heads of Agreement

UNISON commentary on the NHS Pension Scheme Heads of Agreement (HoA). Please note that the Heads of Agreement is the government's final offer to unions in health – it is not an agreement or deal.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON commentary on NHS pension scheme Heads of Agreement

 
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