Photo of male healthworker in mask and cap

UNISON continues to push the government over PPE

NHS England provides assurances on access that union has been calling for

News on the UNISON National site.

Unions announce COVID-19 support for nursing students

The agreements negotiated mean student nurses who are more experienced will be able to help where they can, be paid and have this work count towards their learning.

News on the UNISON National site.
Photo of Stella Quentin at work in an NHS11 call centre

‘Managers are bringing tea to us’: inside the 111 service during COVID-19

‘On Saturday, I got through 26 calls in six hours. And I think only three were non-coronavirus. Now it feels like a relief to get a non-COVID call.’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Show support for ‘amazing’ NHS staff risking their lives on front line, says UNISON

Dave Prentis asks public to join mass applause campaign

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Government must reassure anxious NHS staff about equipment concerns, says UNISON

Letter to health secretary urges him to communicate on kit shortages

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.