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Staff with long Covid will feel forced out of the health service if managers don’t treat them fairly, warns UNISON

Workers with the condition are returning to work early because they’re afraid of losing their jobs

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Hospital staff say patient meals not fit to eat

More than half of hospital staff in England wouldn’t eat food served to patients because it’s unhealthy and of poor quality, according to a survey by UNISON published today (Wednesday). Many NHS employees and those working for private firms, including nurses, porters and those in administrative roles, also reveal nutritious meals aren’t available to buy […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Cutbacks in mental health care to blame for staff wanting to quit

Findings are based on a new survey, Mental Health Matters, of more than 600 employees across the UK who mainly work in the NHS.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

British people face a ‘real choice’ on health

Mayoral candidate Steven Rotheram accuses government of ‘underfunding, understaffing and over-stretching’ health service

News on the UNISON National site.

Don’t trust the Conservatives with the NHS, says UNISON general secretary

‘With the election just over six weeks away, the NHS needs those who have the will, the spirit and the dedication to fight for it, and to save it,’ Dave Prentis tells health conference

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Enough is enough

It was a huge pleasure to address our health conference this morning. It’s a special event that I return to each year, and which inspires me every time. Not just because it’s a great event that shows what great work our union does in the health sector, but also because it provides a crucial platform […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

‘The NHS saved my life,’ Dave Prentis tells conference

General secretary uses health conference to deliver personal message of thanks to NHS

Article, News on the UNISON National site.