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Testing chaos to blame for rise in NHS 111 and 999 calls, says UNISON

Staff handling enquiries to the NHS 111 treatment advice line are reporting to the union that call volumes […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Emergency control room mergers are only about cost-cutting, says UNISON

“The needs, skills and knowledge of the three emergency services are very different and any moves to merge control rooms […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Emergency service workers need greater protection

Last year there were 70,000 assaults on NHS workers in England and Wales*, and 51% of ambulance staff say they have been exposed to sexual harassment whilst on […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON signs emergency services mental heath initiative

Organised by mental-health charity Mind, the scheme is supported by the ambulance and other emergency services and aims to provide mental health support for emergency services staff […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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