mental health

Print / Translate

Print page Translate page
Young members month
Posted on

Opinion: Why mental health matters for young workers

It’s TUC Young Workers’ Month and UNISON’s young members are using it to promote their campaign, Young Members’ Mental Health Matters!

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
Sarah Parkinson addressing UNISON's health service group conference
Posted on

Delegates support calls on wellbeing and health and safety

‘Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
Posted on

Mental health absences adding to NHS staffing crisis

Stigma around mental health still a major problem, survey finds

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
Rosena Allin-Khan MP addresses conference
Posted on

Rosena Allin-Khan shares Labour’s vision for mental health

The shadow minister for mental health celebrated NHS workers and laid out Labour’s vision for mental health

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
Posted on

Health workers and activists on the brink

UNISON health conference is told: ‘Everyone in this room is carrying the trauma of the last three years’

News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
National disabled members' conference – looking toward the stage set from the main hall, over the heads of delegates
Posted on

Delegates call for help to combat the epidemic of male suicide

In 2020, 4,880 men and boys ended their lives – but gender stereotypes make it harder for men to talk about their problems

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
Posted on

Health staff ‘wrung dry’ by pandemic pressures, says UNISON survey         

Findings show more than two thirds have experience burn out and three in five overwhelmed by long shifts

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
Posted on

Huge vacancy rates across care sector adding to staff mental health crisis

The government’s failure to deal with ​the growing staffing ​crisis in social care ​risks worsening the mounting mental health toll on workers, says UNISON

Press release on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
UNISON mental health matters graphic
Posted on

UNISON introduces new mental health bargaining guide

‘Unless policies are put in place, increased home working and pressures placed on staff are liable to act as detonators of mental health problems for those delivering vital public services’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in
Posted on

‘If you’re struggling, you’re not alone’

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the pandemic is having a significant and negative impact on our collective mental health. But don’t worry, your union is here to help

Article on the UNISON National site.
Posted in