New funding must allow existing staff to develop their careers and a comprehensive and rewarding apprenticeship programme is needed to bring new recruits into the NHS
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Ministers must put commitments into action to stop violent attacks
Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Andrea Sutcliffe praises the new members of the register – and launches development of five-year strategy at health conference
More than half of hospital staff in England wouldn’t eat food served to patients because it’s unhealthy and of poor quality, according to a survey by UNISON published today (Wednesday). Many NHS employees and those working for private firms, including nurses, porters and those in administrative roles, also reveal nutritious meals aren’t available to buy […]
The UK is four days away from a catastrophic no-deal Brexit
Findings are based on a new survey, Mental Health Matters, of more than 600 employees across the UK who mainly work in the NHS.
Responding to the transfer of more than 700 staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust to a new private arm’s-length company this week
Pioneering charter showing how volunteers can make a valuable contribution to the NHS in England, without undermining paid staff or affecting patient safety, is being launched today.
Staff employed by private contractor call off strike after company agrees to pay them the NHS rate for the job
Smooth handover now needed and assurances about jobs after privatisation failure
Commenting on the annual NHS staff survey out today (Tuesday), UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “While the government is consumed with Brexit, ministers are paying scant attention to growing problems in our public services. With so few staff, it’s no wonder the pressures of working in the NHS are making so many health […]
Members employed by private contractor at Liverpool Women’s Hospital take action for NHS rates after 100% vote
Cleaners, porters and security and catering staff to take action next week, after their private employer refused to pay them the nationally agreed NHS pay rates
There’s a danger that general practice could simply drain ambulance services of staff
UNISON started the new year in January as we mean to go on