We are so saddened to hear of members dying in the line of duty, as they try to help others in this unprecedented time. We want you to know that if you’re the family or friend of a UNISON member that has died, we’re here to help. Find out about UNISON’s Death Benefit and more
A million more care workers will be needed by 2025 to meet the growing need. Care for older people In the UK […]
Every member of UNISON is in a service group, and they make sure that UNISON’s services stay relevant and useful to all members. In a […]
Nearly half a million UNISON members work in health care in the NHS and for organisations providing NHS services. We work to improve terms and conditions, highlight issues that will affect all workers, ensure workplaces are safe and challenge discrimination
Taking industrial action is a big step for any union. And with a raft of legislation surrounding any form of industrial action, from ballots to picketing, great care is essential when taking action. But there are a couple of general principles to bear in mind
The Ethical Care Charter Stage 1 The starting point for commissioning of visits will be client need and not […]
Many of you will be struggling during the continuing COVID-19 crisis because of unplanned caring responsibilities for vulnerable or elderly adults, or for children who are unable to go to school or their normal care provider.
The NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme 2020 pays out a flat rate of £60,000 to the families of staff […]
What they do: CSUs, as their name suggests provide support services - payroll, finance, human resources, etc - to clinical commissioning groups. They also provide […]
What has happened at the Supreme Court? Today saw the end of a long-running UNISON-backed case taken […]
You can find out more about campaigns in Scotland, Cymru/Wales and Northern Ireland here. A Fair Pay Agreement for Social Care UNISON has secured a commitment from the Government to implement a […]
The union’s national executive council (NEC) is elected by members to speak on their behalf
Discover more about the work council workers do together on a daily basis, hear from those at the […]
Find out more about the 2025 National Black Members conference
Public services face substantial budget pressures, and digital technologies are often presented as a way to "do […]
