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

Extra calls putting strain on the system

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

No one should face violence, abuse and sexual harassment at work

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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Emergency control room mergers are only about cost-cutting, says UNISON

Government plans, which could see the merger of the control rooms that take 999 calls for the three emergency services in England, are purely and simply about cutting costs and will do nothing to improve services to the public, says UNISON today (Tuesday). UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “The last thing that the dedicated […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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