Seven-day NHS won’t come cheap

UNISON supports a seven-day NHS but warns government is trying to do this on the cheap

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON survey shows scrapping of student nurse bursaries will lead to major shortages

A UNISON survey shows that nine in ten (91 per cent) student nurses would not have applied for the nursing degree without access to the bursary which the government intends to scrap in 2017.

Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON supports industrial action by junior doctors

UNISON is backing strike action announced today (Thursday) by junior doctors who oppose changes to their contracts being proposed by the government. It follows a ballot of more than 37,000 junior medics represented by the British Medical Association (BMA). They have voted unanimously in favour of three days of action in England next month. UNISON […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
General secretary Dave Prentis with a London Ambulance service emergency call handler

UNISON general secretary shows support for London Ambulance Service members

‘We need a package that works for everyone,’ general secretary tells staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill and my job: Sean’s story

My name is Sean Keown and I work as a Pharmacy Technician. My job involves dispensing and checking medicines, counselling patients, and updating computer systems related to the issue of patient medicines.

UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches #ChooseWellChampion campaign in ‘groundbreaking initiative’

Largest NHS union puts its weight behind Welsh government’s Choose Well call

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Nurse Sue Moore wins Cindy Fogarty Learning Award

Sue’s story is a great personal achievement and a tremendous testimony to the value of union learning, says Dave Prentis, presenting the award

Article on the UNISON National site.

Prentis warns of austerity’s risk to peace in Northern Ireland

General secretary takes ‘strong message of support’ to Belfast as latest group of health workers begin ballot for action

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill: Jenny’s story

My name is Jenny Edwards and I work as an associate practitioner

Article, UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.
two hospital chefs

UNISON takes One Team NHS campaign to Parliament

Union calls on MPs to sign up to Early Day Motion and back the campaign backing healthcare support workers in the NHS

Article on the UNISON National site.