One motion noted that the framework agreement for the 2018 three-year pay deal required the NHS Staff Council to explore the scope for a collective framework agreement on bank and agency workers […]
First, conference discussed an emergency motion on NHS pay 2024-25. The motion pointed out that once again, the government has failed to conduct annual […]
Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed
Moving the motion, Maura Price from Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust asked: “What do people see when they think of NHS staff? “It’s usually […]
UNISON’s One Team Awards honour the work of NHS support staff. This year’s winners – a payroll officer, a hospital domestic and a chef – share what the recognition means to them
These were the rights secured by the NHS Staff Council back in 2021 for everyone employed by the NHS. There was huge willingness around […]
“I want to see a mental health counsellor embedded in every single school across the country. From conversations I’ve had with both teachers and young people, everyone […]
UNISON nursing officer, Stuart Tuckwood, explains the importance of – and argues for – a renewed focus on mentoring programmes for newly registered nurses
UNISON members at a London NHS trust explain how they won their insourcing campaign – and the many benefits
This year’s overseas nurses’ network seminar allowed members to engage with leaders in the nursing sectors about their priorities for overseas nurses
Speaking about Helga, UNISON’s head of health Sara Gorton said: “This is a much-deserved acknowledgment of Helga’s contribution, skills and […]
Chris Akaluka explains how the annual event was held at Newham University Hospital helps foster “unity, friendships and partnerships”
This year’s Black History Month, in October, is themed ‘Saluting our Sisters’. UNISON is using the month to celebrate exceptional women working in health
Two-day action this week comes as members have yet to be made pay offer in absence of devolved government
Clinical support workers (CSW) are some of the lowest paid workers in the NHS. As roles have evolved and hospitals have struggled with staffing, they have taken on more clinical […]
