- Conference
- 2006 Health Care Service Group Conference
- Date
- 29 December 2005
- Decision
- Carried
That this Conference congratulates UNISON Service Group on the work it is presently undertaking to ensure staff safety at work.
Conference furthermore maintains that in areas where Patients/Clients/Residents are particularly vulnerable for example “Persons with Learning Difficulties” that UNISON opposes the move to “Lone Working” at Night. As this not only compromises the safety of staff, but also that of the Patients/Clients/Residents.
Accordingly Conference agrees to call upon the Health Service Group Executive to produce new guidelines on “Lone Working” in NHS Residential Establishments.