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Are newly registered nurses still ‘thrown in at the deep end’?

New survey investigates the current state of support received by new nurses, midwives and nursing associates

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Rising visa fees and reduced student numbers could worsen NHS recruitment crisis, says UNISON

“Nurses already here are considering moving elsewhere, driven away by poor pay and rising visa fees. The language from ministers in recent days will most likely deter others from joining the NHS at […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Fighting against NHS fees for pregnant migrant women

For pregnant women, the “hostile environment for migrants” is degrading and forces health workers to act foremost as border control and debt collectors instead of healthcare providers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Drastic action needed to stop nurse and midwife exodus, says UNISON

Investment needed in apprenticeships to train for the future

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Nurse and midwife numbers dragged down by Brexit effect

Brexit has made many European nationals feel decidedly unwelcome

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON comments on RCN story on NHS pay

NHS employees as a whole are struggling to survive on just their basic pay.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

How safe is the staffing in your hospital?

UNISON will run its sixth annual safe NHS staffing levels survey on 7 February and is asking all members in the nursing family to take part

Article on the UNISON National site.

Nursing professionals ‘more likely to experience domestic abuse’

Cavell Trust research shows importance of union’s support for members as well as campaigning and negotiation on ‘an issue for everyone’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Are your NMC registration and payments up to date?

If payments are missed and members lose their registration, this could mean their employer will ‘downband’ […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON vows to campaign for midwives and their patients

Eleanor Smith makes pledge at TUC Congress alongside the Royal College of Midwives

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Are you ready for NMC revalidation?

UNISON has produced a leaflet and other material about the revalidation requirements, aimed at helping […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

How safe is your staffing?

UNISON will run its fifth annual safe NHS staffing levels survey on 9 February and is asking all members in the nursing family to take part

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Nurse and midwives – get ready for revalidation

UNISON is encouraging all nurses and midwives to sign up to a new revalidation process as quickly as possible to prepare for the process

Article on the UNISON National site.

Nurses and midwives alerted to re-registration changes

UNISON is urging nurses and midwives to renew their registration to the NMC early as changes are enacted

Article on the UNISON National site.