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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

"I drive to visit them in their homes to give them personal care, wash them, change their clothes and help with cooking and shopping.” “Everybody is worried about the virus. Carers are worried […]

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.

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.

Opinion: Every day, UNISON is fighting for our NHS

But I also spoke about the support UNISON gives them to find their voice and help drive through the campaigns that matter most to them. It’s always important for me to […]

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

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 one-off payment is worth at least £1,655 for full-time health workers, including porters, domestics, sterile services and catering staff working in the NHS. Mitie […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

“Low pay and burnout are to blame for nurses, paramedics and other health workers quitting the service. “When the minimum wage increases next week, the lowest paid […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Pay is key to persuading staff to stay in the NHS

“But a prompt and decent pay rise could persuade demoralised staff to stay so vacancies don’t worsen. "Proper investment in the NHS would also help relieve some of […]

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

To add insult to injury, the week when health workers should have found out how much the government intends to pay them this year is also when many of […]

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.