Search Results for “Pay and conditions” tagged mental health

UNISON believes mental health is a trade union issue and UNISON's young members are actively campaigning for workplaces that are […]

Karen Buckley from Greater Manchester stated that 76% of the NHS staff are women. Alongside the fact that the majority of carers – paid and unpaid – are also […]

They’ve paid an unimaginable price for caring for the nation throughout this pandemic. “High vacancy rates in health and social care have made the situation worse. Staff have […]

The persistent theme was of a workforce hellbent on protecting the public – and, in the case of activists, protecting their fellow members – while paying the price in their own […]

“It’s no surprise there’s been an increase in unemployment, mental health problems and gang-related activity. “The short-sighted closing of youth centres will be felt for years to […]

Call management staff can be dealing with a report of a child missing from home one minute and a murder the next, conference noted. Similarly, police community support officers might deal […]

Busy morning looks at impact of Brexit, mental health issues, immigration and austerity, London mayoral election and Black representation

Members highlighted the importance of making disabled people aware that UNISON can support them, and of […]

Her own son has personality disorder and has waited 18 months for treatment, she told delegates. “My son’s life is on hold. He is in […]

General secretary Dave Prentis visits branch to see first hand the practical help and support provided to members

While the majority (86%) felt they had the knowledge and training to carry out their work safely, more than a third (36%) said they had seen an increase in […]

“Fears about falling ill, passing the virus on to loved ones or those they care for, and working without adequate safety kit have only added to the stress. "Even before the pandemic […]

A guide for reps in colleges to negotiate with employers on mental health policies and developing a campaign around mental health support. PDF download

Stigma around mental health still a major problem, survey finds

“But we can and must talk about it, not least because the number of mental health cases we’re seeing is on the […]