Mandatory jabs were never the right solution to vaccine rollout problems, says UNISON

The eventual abandonment of compulsory vaccines suggests even Conservative ministers recognised their approach wasn’t working

Opinion: Covid Inquiry shows why we need to fight for improved pay and conditions for health workers

We cannot expect healthcare workers to be ‘superhuman’ again. UNISON will take every action necessary to end the staffing crisis, properly fund the NHS, and make sure the catastrophe of the Covid-19 pandemic is not repeated

Healthcare staff were let down by political leaders during pandemic

Report makes clear proper NHS funding and full staffing are vital to ensure public safety

Fixing social care crisis must be key lesson learned from Covid mistakes, says UNISON

Matt Hancock’s inability to provide enough safety kit, testing and sick pay for care workers had devastating consequences.

Christina McAnea giving evidence to the Covid Inquiry

Social care sector has yet to learn the lessons of pandemic, says UNISON   

Christina McAnea highlights need for social care reform in evidence to Covid Inquiry

woman with mask on in front of laptop, sanitising her hands

Support UNISON’s work on the Covid-19 Inquiry

If you have a story to share from the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to make sure the government hears it

A group picture of UNISON members involved in the planting of commemorative trees at Chorley

Opinion: Reflecting on the pandemic five years on

As we mark five years since the first COVID-19 lockdown we must pause to remember and ensure the public inquiry does justice to the everyday heroism of our members

Matt Hancock deserted health and care staff ‘in their hour of need’, says UNISON

Former health secretary needs to take responsibility for chaos caused and lives lost on his watch

Sara Gorton giving evidence to the COVID inquiry

UNISON gives evidence to COVID inquiry

Speaking on behalf of the TUC, Sara Gorton’s evidence focussed on the relationship between the trade unions and the employer bodies and NHS England

View from the back of the rooms attendees listien to a speech

Conference highlights impact of COVID on Black health workers

TUC and UNISON event gave Black health workers the chance to have their experiences heard and recorded

Graphic of four medical staff wearing masks during COVID-19

TUC COVID-19 survey – please add your experiences

UNISON will be giving evidence to the public inquiry on the effect of the pandemic on the NHS and how it responded. Members’ input will help inform this

UK Covid-19 Inquiry shows austerity was ‘reckless self-sabotage’

The same mistakes can never be repeated.

UNISON centre sign

NEC plans for the coming year

Meeting hears reports from general secretary and presidential team, recommits to work on Gaza, and discusses plans for national delegate conference

Boosting sick pay during the pandemic would have helped prevent virus spread

Matt Hancock’s enthusiasm for boosting sick pay would have been far more helpful when he was health secretary

COVID Wall with Christina McAnea in front

Blog: Your experiences are vital to the COVID Inquiry

Hearings set for a circus of ‘axe-grinding and score-settling’ that drowns out the suffering