Pitting different groups of staff against each other is wrong approach
Pitting different groups of staff against each other is wrong approach
“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 […]
This year’s overseas nurses’ network seminar allowed members to engage with leaders in the nursing sectors about their priorities for overseas nurses
Many staff are underpaid for the job they do.
COVID-19 caused a major disruption to nurse training. So UNISON’s student nurses decided to form a network to find solutions
Employers must do more to protect staff
“When I graduated as a nurse, I took an oath to serve and uphold my vocation, even if there are hardships. It is my calling, and I can’t run from it.”
Three stranded UNISON members are desperate to return to the UK to help their colleagues fight the pandemic
NHS needs put before annual gathering
Latest figures show that in England there are currently 39,000 nurse vacancies
Rise still leaves the NHS short of what’s needed
UNISON is urging MPs to highlight the urgent need for substantial investment in education and training for nurses and other healthcare staff. The call comes ahead of a special debate later today (Wednesday) in Parliament on the future of nurse education funding that, the union says, has been severely hit by cuts. The […]
Cutting income tax for people earning more than £1m per year has deprived the Exchequer of more than £11.1bn over the past sixyears, according to new analysis by UNISON published today (Sunday). The government’s decision to reduce the top rate of income tax from 50p to 45p in April 2013 has also saved the rich […]
UNISON members Michelle and Rachel are hoping a new law will help the thousands of people in desperate need of an organ transplant
UNISON members Michelle and Rachel are hoping a new law will help the thousands of people in desperate need of an organ transplant