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Care home death rates show continued need for PPE and testing, says UNISON

Risk of infection must be reduced for care workers

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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High COVID-19 deaths among care staff ‘shocking’, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says many staff still going into workplaces where protective kit is unavailable

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Needless care home deaths can be prevented if staff get safety kit, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says it’s not too late to save lives

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Elderly and vulnerable people still at risk from poor advice from some care homes, says UNISON

Clear guidance must be rigorously applied

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON welcomes move to pause VAT on PPE

Union had urged the government to cut VAT weeks ago, as care homes struggle to fund and access protective equipment for staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Microscopic view of the Coronavirus
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UNISON welcomes visa extension announcement

Home Office grants automatic extensions to health and care workers – and indefinite leave to remain to family of healthcare workers who die of COVID-19

News on the UNISON National site.
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Care home death figures are shameful, says UNISON

Society needs to look at how it treats care

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Extension of NHS death in service benefits to all healthcare workers is the least we can do

Only right that proper provision is made for families

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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What do carers think of #ClapForCarers?

‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated: paid living wages, with proper job security and career structures.’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Coronavirus: online learning update

New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site

Article on the UNISON National site.
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