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Water companies must be regulated better and policed to improve public health

A proper water strategy is needed urgently to prevent spills and improve water quality dramatically

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON comments on new guidance for creation of NHS subsidiary companies

“While there now is a requirement for trusts to report any plans for subsidiary companies, the guidance fails to ensure such plans are truly transparent and made public from the […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘I am not planning to stop’. The new care frontline

“My job is challenging, so I have so much praise for the NHS staff and the work they are doing in hospitals. Without them, a lot of people wouldn’t be alive […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

The government’s plan to tackle polluting water companies is wide of the mark

Adding a handful of inspectors will make little difference

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

The NHS workers in a Mitie fight for fair pay

This is despite Mitie being signed up to Agenda for Change, which means members of the NHS workforce that it employs should not be treated differently to those employed directly by the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: Every day, UNISON is fighting for our NHS

I spoke about the immense pressures on NHS staff – caring for more patients, with fewer staff, in less time. But I also spoke about the […]

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

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.

NHS pay key to cutting waiting lists, says UNISON

"The public would much rather an efficient NHS, which can see and treat them quickly when they need its help, than have a few extra pennies in […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

New changes planned for NHS Pension scheme

A recent consultation took place covering several changes to the structure and operation of the NHS Pension Scheme for England and Cymru/Wales. UNISON represents members’ interests through the […]

health news on the UNISON National site.

Dudley NHS staff gain Mitie victory

The sum was part of a deal agreed for all staff on NHS contracts and Agenda for Change pay scales, but Mitie said it could not afford to pay up. UNISON […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

NHS can’t provide quality care until staffing crisis resolved, says UNISON   

“When the minimum wage increases next week, the lowest paid NHS staff will only be earning one pence an hour above the legal minimum. “It’s not […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Pay is key to persuading staff to stay in the NHS

"Proper investment in the NHS would also help relieve some of the pressure and ensure patients get quality care.” Notes to […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Harrogate NHS members reject plans to transfer them to private company

The Harrogate District foundation trust announced plans to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to manage its estates and facilities in November last year, and transfer more than 300 NHS staff to […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

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

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Pay rise for thousands of NHS staff already overdue

Demoralised staff have been let down with no clue how they will meet rising bills

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.