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Liz Chinchen is on duty this bank holiday weekend (18-21 April). Please call, text or WhatsApp if you’re a journalist with a urgent enquiry.

Fatima Ayad M:07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk
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Dan Ashley M: 07789 518992 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk

 

Government must move swiftly on NHS pay, says UNISON

Bills have risen for health staff but no sign yet of wage rise

Scapegoating physician associates is a dangerous distraction for the NHS, says UNISON

Losing physician associates’ knowledge and experience would be a huge blow to an NHS that already faces a massive recruitment and retention crisis

Visa reforms needed to keep care sector from collapse, says UNISON

UNISON responds to latest figures on visa applications from care and health workers

Care worker career path is good move, says UNISON

Fair pay agreement and national care service the key to transforming things

Work now underway that should improve support for NHS staff, says UNISON

Health secretary announces plans to improve how the NHS deals with violence attacks on employees and to ensure staff are paid properly for the work they do.

Government assurances on NHS are welcome, says UNISON

Health secretary addresses UNISON national health conference

Health workers expect better from Labour

The best way to turn the NHS around is by focusing on the workforce.

Pay talks lead to NHS wage offer in Scotland, but the wait continues elsewhere, says UNISON

Ministers should take a leaf out of the Scottish government’s book and get moving with this year’s NHS pay rise

Video and photo harassment by the public is intimidating for health workers

NHS staff must not be intimidated and harassed as they give vital care

Patients dying in ambulances stuck outside A&E because of long waits

Sadly, ‘care park care’ is increasingly becoming the norm.

Rats and other pests all too common in crumbling NHS buildings, warns UNISON survey

If operations are cancelled and wards closed because of pests and sewage leaks, delays and waiting times will only get worse

Delays to health workers’ pay rise causing huge problems for NHS

NHS staff have had their hopes of a prompt pay rise dashed once again.

UK won’t grow without investment in public services

Chancellor should borrow to invest rather than be mired in fiscal rules

Local government reform can’t be used as cover for job cuts

Services and staff must be protected

Going after disabled people and vulnerable families is not the way to get the UK economy back on track

Many can’t work because of lengthy delays in getting NHS treatment.

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