UNISON represents the whole nursing family, including registered nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, community nurses, nursing associates, apprentices and healthcare students.
UNISON is the biggest trade union in the health service and we have a large network of branch representatives and officers who are committed to providing you with help and support.
Nurses, you spend your working lives caring for others. We are committed to standing up for you and making sure you are always properly valued, respected, and supported to give the best care.
Join the biggest team in the NHS supporting each other and standing up for our services.
Read our response to the independent review of the NMC culture
Read our December 2024 update on UNISON scrutiny of the NMC culture review
Read our summer 2025 update on the NMC culture review
Registered nurses and midwives
UNISON represents nurses and midwives in all settings across the United Kingdom. We offer protection at work, training and more.
UNISON’s nursing ‘survival guide’
Our brand new online guide is full of helpful advice and top tips for members on how to thrive in your first registered nursing role.
Only Enough is Enough
NHS staff are tired of working with unsafe staffing levels. So staff are taking action with a new pilot campaign that aims to change that.
Right band for the job – value nurses fairly
Nurses are taking on more responsibility for patient care, dealing with patients with increasingly complex co-morbidities, acting with greater autonomy, and developing specialist clinical skills. Job descriptions for too many nurses have not been regularly updated to reflect their responsibilities, skills and knowledge. This means nurses may be regularly performing duties above their band, without […]
Professional nursing and midwifery seminars – Autumn – Winter 2025/2026
This autumn and winter, UNISON’s nursing and midwifery sector is hosting an interactive series of online discussions focused on key policy issues that matter to you. All members are invited to take part in these seminars — a chance to share your experiences, raise your voice, and help shape the future of nursing and midwifery. […]
Healthcare assistants
UNISON has a wide membership amongst health care assistants and support workers.
Nursing associates
Nursing Associates are a new role in England. They will allow staff to gain advanced knowledge and skills that will make a huge different to patients and their families.
Health students
UNISON is the largest trade union representing student nurses. We are dedicated to campaigning for a better deal for nursing and midwifery students and run several campaigns around areas such as the bursary and accommodation.
Overseas nurses
UNISON has a wide and diverse membership in our nursing family and is proud to have many nurses from overseas as stewards and representatives.
