Commenting on Labour’s plans published today (Monday) for a mental health package for NHS and care staff, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Health and care staff have been working under huge pressures over the past few months, while most of us have been safe at home. “Fears about falling ill, passing the virus on […]
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The NHS Blood and Transplant service is calling for plasma donations from people who have recovered from COVID-19
‘Headline-catching announcements’ are not dealing with the practicalities needed to ensure pupils can return to school safely, says union
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
More than 90,000 new members already joined this year
School support staff will have a vital role in bringing pupils ‘back up to speed’
Statement from the union calls for action as COVID-19 highlights inequality
UNISON activists Iain Scott-Burdon and Gill Jeffery look at how coronavirus pandemic is affecting Deaf workers
UNISON welcomes decision to provide funding for free school meals during the summer
Sixty-nine branches have donated to our COVID response fund so far – is yours on that list?
Some workers going unpaid while following safety guidance
Care sector was out of sight, out of mind
Government must remove charge for all healthcare settings
Gloria Mills, UNISON equalities national secretary, on why the report into the impact of COVID-19 on Black people is a “major disappointment”