Food banks hope to give Britain’s ‘hidden poor’ a festive Christmas

As Britain succumbs to a poverty crisis, food banks are calling on people’s support to help those less fortunate, including children, who are facing hunger

UNISON calls for energy equality for the UK’s worst-off users

‘Thousands die each winter because they cannot afford to heat their homes’, union and campaign group Fuel Poverty Action warn

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
section of poster with the title: don't look the other way

Nursing professionals ‘more likely to experience domestic abuse’

Cavell Trust research shows importance of union’s support for members as well as campaigning and negotiation on ‘an issue for everyone’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Breast cancer, my union and me

Liz Potter was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in the summer of 2013 at the age of 49.

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

UNISON member goes topless in Birmingham for public services

Liz Potter’s double mastectomy following breast cancer left her determined to speak up for the NHS

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

There for You: at a time for grieving

UNISON took away some financial pressure after a member’s partner died of cancer

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Countdown to Christmas – the rise and rise of the food bank

Christmas is coming – and the number of people, including UNISON members, having to rely on food banks is growing

Article on the UNISON National site.

There for You: domestic violence

UNISON offered a lifeline for a member who felt a prisoner in her own home

Magazine on the UNISON National site.