Catalogue of errors contributed to catastrophic care death toll, says UNISON

Care sector was out of sight, out of mind

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Greater clarity needed from PM on plans to scrap immigration health surcharge

Government must remove charge for all healthcare settings

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Care home company under investigation following multiple COVID deaths, says UNISON

UNISON reports Horizon Care to the Care Quality Commission after residents die in Sheffield

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Microscopic view of the Coronavirus

UNISON welcomes NI pledge on COVID sick pay

Department of Health will provide funding for care homes to pay staff 80% of their salary when on sick leave for coronavirus

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Angela Rayner chats to UNISON carers

This week, the deputy leader of the Labour Party sat down to listen to care workers about their working conditions and concerns

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
UK cash. coins and bank note

Blog: a long way to go on equal pay

On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea looks at the fight we still face

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Making a difference for care during COVID-19

Across the UK, care workers have faced serious problems while caring for those most vulnerable to the new coronavirus. But UNISON has been fighting for them – and winning.

Article on the UNISON National site.

New care home death figures show government claims of protecting the sector ​ring hollow

Never again should the concerns of staff​, unions and employers be ignored

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Funding must go to care workers in need, not employers’ bank accounts, says UNISON

Government must ensure cash goes to staff

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Care home deaths expose social care system ‘unfit for purpose’, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says complete overhaul needed so no one is left unprotected again

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.