Search Results for “NHS subsidiary companies” Campaigns, News and Blogs

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

"Water companies are dumping waste at whim and sticking two fingers up to every public health law that’s ever […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National 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.

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 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.

Pay is key to persuading staff to stay in the NHS

New research shows extent of health staff applying for work outside the service

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.

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.

Mental health absences adding to NHS staffing crisis

Stigma around mental health still a major problem, survey finds

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   

Patients are suffering because of government inaction. “Low pay and burnout are to blame for nurses, paramedics and other health workers quitting the service. “When the minimum wage […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Let more NHS staff work flexibly to help solve staffing crisis

Another NHS employee who looked after her 99-year-old grandmother requested a change in a shift start time to […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.