NHS staff-shortage crisis needs more than a quick Omicron fix, says UNISON  

Employers are using desperate measures to cope with desperate times. But stretching dwindling numbers every thinner cannot solve this staffing crisis. 

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Our Health Heroes Awards logo

Health Heroes: Nominations now open to find this year’s winners

The awards celebrate NHS workers who work tirelessly, day-after-day, to keep our health and care services running

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Healthcare assistants band together over pay

At health conference, UNISON launches a new campaign to make sure healthcare assistants are rewarded, respected and recognised

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Sara Gorton

Blog: Why the Health and Care Bill is so important

There is currently an opportunity to drive out the principles of privatisation, stop the fragmentation and improve how our NHS is run

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.
Paramedic in the back of an ambulance

Blog: Call 999 – the terrifying crisis in the ambulance service

We need them when things are at their worst, but demand on paramedics has been increasing, recently hidden by the pandemic. How can our first responders be helped?

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Government’s treatment of NHS staff is disgraceful 

Just as NHS staff thought ministers were at last to announce the pay rise they’ve more than earned, hopes have been cruelly dashed

Press release on the UNISON National site.
domestic services staff at Luton and Dunstable Hospital enjoy ice creams and hold 'all eyes on Boris' placards

NHS pay campaign: all eyes on the PM for June’s #2DaysFor2k

From the 23-25 June, UNISON health members, branches and regions all over the country got out and about campaigning for what was likely to be the last ‘2 days for 2k’.

Article on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON joins campaign to optimise AHP support workers

Trade unions and professional bodies come together to support the role of allied health professional workers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Inside the world of the operating department practitioner

To mark National ODP Day, UNISON meets two of its ODP members – one old hand, one newcomer, equally dedicated to saving lives

UNISON targets MPs in big week for the NHS pay campaign

‘Every day that passes without a pay rise is another day NHS staff are being told they aren’t valued by our politicians’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.