Grimsby maternity support workers launch strike appeal

Maternity support workers at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby are fighting for proportionate backpay and need your support

UNISON officer Helga Pile recognised as key health policy leader

The HSJ has recognised UNISON acting head of health Helga Pile as one of the 50 most influential Black people in health policy in England

The inspiring diversity & inclusion lead of the year was awarded to Arfan Bhatti at the National Health and Care BAME awards.

UNISON sponsors National Health and Care BAME award

The inspiring diversity and inclusion lead of the year was presented to Arfan Bhatti

Bringing the NHS back to full health must begin with a focus on staff

Nothing short of a complete reset will do.

Mpox virus

UNISON urges branches to speak to employers about Mpox

As news of a new strain of Mpox spreads, UNISON has produced guidance for branches in case the virus is found in the UK

14 years of the Tories – health

UNISON’s national secretaries reflect on the disastrous effect of Conservative government on their sectors

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Wes Streeting MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, speaking to a nurse while visiting the Cambridge Practice in Aldershot, Hampshire, UK. Photo©Steve Forrest/Workers’ Photos

Wes Streeting: The man who can

The shadow health and social care secretary has one of the most daunting tasks should Labour gain power in Westminster. Who is he, and how will he fix such huge issues?

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Health conference: Divided we fall

Debate turned to terms and conditions within the Agenda for Change framework in Brighton on Tuesday afternoon

Health: ‘The government treats us like April fools’ on pay

Pay dominated proceedings at health conference, today, with the upcoming UNISON consultation top of the agenda

Health conference 2024, Brighton photo stunt in solidarity with Palestinian health workers

Conference stands with Palestinian health workers

Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed

A new deal for health staff

Union continues to stand up for healthcare assistants, admin staff and paramedics with a range of practical support

One Team Awards

The 2024 One Team Award winners

UNISON’s One Team Awards honour the work of NHS support staff. This year’s winners – a payroll officer, a hospital domestic and a chef – share what the recognition means to them

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Helga Pile

UNISON opinion: Let’s talk about flex

By embracing flexible working in the NHS, we are setting ourselves on the path to a happier, healthier workforce and a better service for patients

Abena Oppong-Asare MP stands with UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea

Shadow women’s health minister: ‘The NHS is amazing, but it was built for men’

Abena Oppong-Asare MP outlined her vision for public health after speaking at UNISON’s annual women’s conference

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Blog: Mentoring matters more than ever for nurses

UNISON nursing officer, Stuart Tuckwood, explains the importance of – and argues for – a renewed focus on mentoring programmes for newly registered nurses