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

But I enjoy helping people, and I have good relationships with all of my clients. I just can’t leave them at this time. “My job is challenging, so […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

The NHS workers in a Mitie fight for fair pay

“I went there as a young girl – and I’ve done everything there,” she explains. “I did 22 years as a porter; I’ve […]

Article, News 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.

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.

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

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is responsible for the NHS Pension Scheme for England and Cymru/Wales. Periodically they suggest and consult on changes to the pension scheme

health news on the UNISON National site.

Dudley NHS staff gain Mitie victory

The one-off payment is worth at least £1,655 for full-time health workers, including porters, domestics […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

Low pay and burnout to blame for staff leaving NHS

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Pay is key to persuading staff to stay in the NHS

“Supermarkets are paying higher rates and can offer staff discounts and much less stressful jobs. “But a prompt and decent pay […]

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.

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.