Former UNISON staffer Wavenie Jones has joined those who are turning their hands to producing scrubs for their local hospitals
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Dave Prentis says millions who offered help could assist by driving vans or in other tasks
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.
Cash-strapped police forces are filling some key job vacancies with unpaid volunteers amid ongoing cutbacks, says a report published today (Friday) by UNISON. The number of police support volunteers (PSVs) being used across England and Wales has soared to more than 6,000 – the equivalent of a 15% rise – in just four years from […]
Volunteers shouldn’t take the place of paid employees in the NHS
UNISON conference condemns replacing police staff with low-paid workers and unpaid volunteers
Extra powers for police staff that will help them be more effective in their jobs in the fight against crime are good news for local communities and bad news for criminals, says UNISON today (Wednesday). But while welcoming the Home Office announcement about new powers for police staff, UNISON has voiced concern over government plans […]