UNISON’s health conference approves a renewed campaign strategy against the government’s 1% pay cap
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NHS funding cuts
Two thirds of NHS students have been forced to take work on top of their studies to supplement their income, according to a new report from UNISON published today (Friday). Healthcare students are lobbying their MPs at constituency surgeries today to press their case for adequate funding during their studies. The proportion of nursing and […]
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The NHS is continually criticised by its government regulator for being in the red – but it’s the beleaguered services that really matter
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But UNISON warns that ‘there is little left to cut’
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Commenting on new figures showing a deficit of £2.45bn in NHS finances, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “This is yet another set of damaging figures that show the NHS is under unprecedented financial pressure. “Patients are suffering as already scarce resources dwindle further still. Targets for A&E admissions, waiting times, and cancer diagnosis […]
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Union presents interim research into Carter Review recommendations on English NHS as health conference opens
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Responding to the annual staff survey released today (Tuesday) by the NHS, UNISON says that health staff provide the sticking plaster that keeps the service together. The survey highlights the work ethic of staff under pressure, turning up when sick, dealing with harassment and coping without adequate supplies or equipment. UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis […]
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