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Investment not wishful thinking is key to fixing the NHS

Government announcement is deflection from its health failures

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Prime Minister should focus on the NHS, not demonise those too sick to work

"Lengthy waits for NHS operations and treatment have left people languishing at home, too sick or injured to work. That's […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Christina McAnea leads applause for successful UNISON strikers

Forty brand new hospitals, a valued and appreciated workforce, NHS pay rises beyond your wildest dreams,” the general secretary quipped, to laughter from delegates […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Low-paid health workers shouldn’t have had to strike for one-off payment, says UNISON

"Health workers employed by private firms shouldn't be treated less favourably or earn less an hour only because […]

Article, News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Dudley MP raises Mitie strikers’ struggle in the Commons

“But with millions in profits, Mitie should stop dragging their feet and waiting for the government to bail them out. Their CEO’s bonus was bigger […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Harassment, abuse and discrimination have no place in a 21st century NHS

One that’s completely free from discrimination, violence and harassment. “The chancellor says he wants the NHS to become more productive. But the lived […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

The NHS workers in a Mitie fight for fair pay

Company is refusing to pay a COVID bonus to the privately-employed NHS workers – despite being signed up to Agenda for Change

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Put pay right and start to solve the NHS’ many problems

The very fact Victoria Atkins didn’t get the PRB ball rolling until December means staff already know they […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Government inaction to blame for ambulance handover delays, says UNISON

Solving the NHS staffing crisis must be top government priority to improve services

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Cruel migration plans are a disaster for health and social care

Hospitals and care homes simply couldn't function without them. "There’s also a global shortage of […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Jenrick plan to cap migrant workers would collapse care system, says UNISON

Instead of seeking solutions to serious problems, ministers are demonising migrant workers and seeking scapegoats

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Surge plans needed to spare NHS staff and patients this winter

Latest NHS waiting list paints a grim picture of what lies ahead

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Patient confidence in the NHS must be rebuilt

Labour plans will kickstart the recovery

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Short-term help is welcome but NHS needs permanent workforce fix

This is fine as a stop-gap measure, but this is all it must be. “Health workers are already up against it and there […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Steve Barclay’s conference speech is ‘deflection politics at its very worst’

Government should focus on fixing health and care, not sow division

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.