‘Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued’
‘Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued’
UNISON says workforce pressures are taking a huge toll as staff tackle a waiting list backlog, with many struggling to look after their wellbeing […]
The shadow minister for mental health celebrated NHS workers and laid out Labour’s vision for mental health
Mr McKay (above) proposed the motion ‘supporting NHS workers who experience declining mental health’, which noted that the last few years have shown an […]
In 2020, 4,880 men and boys ended their lives – but gender stereotypes make it harder for men to talk about their problems
UNISON believes mental health is a trade union issue and UNISON's young members are actively campaigning for workplaces that are more mentally healthy. In May 2022 we […]
Findings show more than two thirds have experience burn out and three in five overwhelmed by long shifts
The government’s failure to deal with the growing staffing crisis in social care risks worsening the mounting mental health toll on workers, says UNISON
‘Unless policies are put in place, increased home working and pressures placed on staff are liable to act as detonators of mental health problems for those delivering vital public services’
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the pandemic is having a significant and negative impact on our collective mental health. But don’t worry, your union is here to help
Christina McAnea says high vacancy rates have increased impact of Covid
Some are traumatised from seeing patients die before their time
Allowing proper recovery time important too
Commenting on Labour’s plans published today (Monday) for a mental health package for NHS and care staff, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Health and care staff have been working under huge pressures over the past few months, while most of us have been safe at home. “Fears about falling ill, passing the virus on […]
Latest figures show that in England there are currently 39,000 nurse vacancies