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Mandatory jabs were never the right solution to vaccine rollout problems, says UNISON

The eventual abandonment of compulsory vaccines suggests even Conservative ministers recognised their approach wasn’t working

Invest in NHS admin staff to keep patients safe, says UNISON

Staff are already under intense strain from workforce cuts

Overworked NHS staff report stress, sickness, and a reliance on antidepressants, says UNISON

Health workers need proper support to cope with the pressures they face

International NHS staff don’t feel safe or welcome and want to quit the UK, says UNISON

Ministers must look again at plans to change how people can settle in the UK

Future of music in hospitals under threat as NHS trusts cut costs, says UNISON

A centralised licence could drive down costs

More than 20,000 NHS posts to be axed over £1.1bn budget deficit

Extensive UNISON research shows scale of cuts

‘Corridor care’ help is long overdue and must be part of systemic change

Proper investment is needed throughout the NHS

Care workers deserve the chance of a decent retirement

Pensions overhaul needed for care sector in England to reduce risk hardship

Government must act on pay for neglected NHS staff groups, says UNISON

Pay satisfaction for most hospital staff has not moved

Abuse and staff shortages forcing NHS call handlers to quit or go off sick

Wage upgrade and better support would make real difference

Mileage rate review is long overdue, says UNISON

Workers have paid a heavy price for frozen rates

Council reorganisation must empower staff to deliver better services

Changes must not be at the expense of staff working conditions or wellbeing

NHS staff will question different pay rise rates, says UNISON

Staff should be treated as one team

Healthcare staff were let down by political leaders during pandemic

Report makes clear proper NHS funding and full staffing are vital to ensure public safety

Government extension to settlement period for migrant workers must be dropped

Overseas staff are the backbone of public services

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