Search Results for “Pay and conditions” News and Blogs tagged health care assistants

Health care assistants being used as ‘nurses on the cheap’ says UNISON

The findings are based on a survey of nearly 2,300 HCAs across the UK working in primary and secondary care including GP practices, emergency departments and in the community. The report […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Time to nominate the UK’s outstanding healthcare assistants, says UNISON

The Jean Atkinson MBE award for outstanding healthcare assistant is being sponsored by UNISON. It recognises Jean’s work on behalf of […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Nursing professionals ‘more likely to experience domestic abuse’

Commenting on charity’s report, Skint, shaken and yet still caring, UNISON head of nursing Gail Adams said that abuse affects those who experience it […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

How safe is your staffing?

Safe staffing levels have been in the news recently - and UNISON has been campaigning to improve staffing levels for years. But unfortunately, there are […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Overworked healthcare assistants not given proper training or supervision

The report also highlights how nursing and other staff shortages are to blame for nearly three quarters (74%) of HCAs having to take on extra […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.