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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 8d

Nurses and midwives will be hit hard by registration fee rise, says UNISON

"Forcing nurses and midwives to pay higher fees simply to do their jobs when inflation and food prices squeeze their earnings is unfair," UNISON head of health Helga Pile
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Photo of nursing staff with lanyard and stethoscope. Nurses and midwives will be hit hard by registration fee rise, says UNISON

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow is the third session of UNISON Healthcare Student Learning Month 2025.

We're covering maths and drugs calculations in this free learning session, open to all healthcare students.

Find out more and sign up at unison.org.uk/nslm

UNISON Learning Month for Healthcare Students
This Wednesday 22 October, 6pm - 8pm
Maths and drugs calculations for healthcare students
Find out more and register for free at unison.org.uk/nslm
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 4d

Proud to see Helga Pile, UNISON head of health, recognised as one of the 50 most influential Black people in health policy in England by @hsj.co.uk
Sponsored by @nhs-rho.bsky.social

www.hsj.co.uk/news/the-50-...

HSJ - UNISON head of health, Helga Pile - The 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health. Sponsored by NHS Race & Health Observatory

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 5d

The effects of climate change are being felt by UNISON members on a daily basis.

Today is the last day our members can fill in our UNISON-wide climate change member survey to help us shape prospective UNISON policies on green issues 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90892684/...

Year of Green Activity Survey

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 10d

Don't forget to nominate a colleague who works in a non-clinical support role in the NHS for our One Team Awards. They could win a £500 shopping voucher!🤩🤩🤩
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One Team for patient care | Campaigns | UNISON National

UNISON's One Team campaign celebrates all staff working in non-clinical support roles to deliver excellent patient care

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 10d

Happy One Team Day to all our amazing NHS operational services and non-clinical support staff members. The portering, cleaning, admin, catering, security, IT staff and many more. The NHS couldn't run without you. 👏🙌🤩 tinyurl.com/yr6b7uzd

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 11d

NHS migrant workers are vital to our NHS, and communities.

Recent visa rule changes have left many of them feeling anxious and uncertain about their futures.

Visit our new webpage outlining our policy and the work we are doing: · www.unison.org.uk/nhs-migrant-...

Migrant workers in the NHS | UNISON National

Changes to government policy on international recruitment, visa rules and earnings thresholds have left NHS migrant workers feeling anxious and uncertain

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 19d

UNISON Student Learning Month starts this Wednesday evening

We're covering how to manage stress and your mental health in this free taster session, open to all healthcare students.

Sign up for the sessions at unison.org.uk/nslm

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 22d

Are you a healthcare student looking to develop your skills and excel on your course?

Then sign up to our free learning sessions just for healthcare students starting next Wednesday 8 October.

unison.org.uk/nslm

UNISON Learning Month for Healthcare Students
Wednesday evenings in October, 6pm - 8pm
Maths for healthcare students
Academic writing & study skills
Mental health and stress management
Getting the most out of your placements
Register at unison.org.uk/nslm
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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 24d

Admin staff work tirelessly to ensure access to healthcare. But with thousands of job cuts proposed & plans for further automation, staff are understandably anxious.

Admin-specific cuts leaflets are available with info on how to get involved in campaigning

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Together against cuts – admin staff leaflet

An A5 leaflet for branches to campaign against cuts within the NHS, specifically addressing threats to admin staff jobs. Maximum 250 per branch

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 26d

UNISON is proud to have sponsored the National BAME Health & Care Awards. Well done to all the nominees & congratulations to Ebelechukwuka Ijomoni who won the Trailblazer in Inclusion Excellence award!

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UNISON media team @unisonmedia.bsky.social · 29d

@christinamcanea.bsky.social: “This is a positive step and shows ministers are listening to the union's warnings.

“The NHS relies on support staff to keep hospitals running efficiently. They deserve the same pay and conditions as other health workers."
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

Government shift on outsourcing is a positive step for NHS, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National

New guidance says ministers have listened to UNISON concerns about impact of outsourcing on staff

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Sep 19

Attention healthcare students!

In October we’re hosting a number of intro learning sessions to help you find your feet. All healthcare students are welcome.

Sign up for free at unison.org.uk/nslm

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Sep 19

Dump pay review body for direct NHS salary talks, says UNISON

NHS pay review body is 'past its shelf-life' and change is needed in how 'NHS staff are treated when it comes to pay' says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

Christina with NHS staff. Scrap NHS Pay Review Body. "Staff are key to getting the NHS back on its feet. Putting time and money into getting wages right now will pay dividends in the future."

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Sep 15

On Saturday, we took part in UNISON's first Environmental Officer seminar. We engaged in sessions to further the Green UNISON campaign informed by global/local experiences, and workshops linking the green agenda to health and safety, training reps and cross-sector campaigning!

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Sep 9

When healthcare workers are outsourced to SubCos, it often comes at the expense of worker pay and conditions. Unions will fight this all the way! #SayNo2SubCo #SaveOurNHS

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Sep 7

Unions will fight ‘zombie’ SubCos promises UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea as she criticises lack of action on NHS outsourcing and privatisation at #TUC25

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Sep 7

'The NHS cannot be rebuilt by slashing the pay and conditions of the lowest paid' UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea speaking in the opening session of the Trades Union Congress #TUC25

Christina McAnea promises robust union response to fight outsourcing
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea at #TUC25 moving motion 40 on the use of subsidiary companies (SubCos) in the NHS

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Sep 8

Staff who provide vital cleaning, catering, portering & security services at Liverpool Women’s University Hospital are set to be brought in-house!
Massive well done to members who have long-campaigned for this, which will mean improved pay and T&C’s
www.uhliverpool.nhs.uk/about-us/our...

Liverpool Women’s University Hospital set to bring soft facilities management services in-house :: NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group

Liverpool Women’s University Hospital (LWH) has announced that it will bring soft facilities management services in-house at its Crown Street site, moving 130 staff on to NHS contracts.

www.uhliverpool.nhs.uk

UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Aug 20

Are you at Occupational Therapist in BAOT/UNISON? Sign up to the annual OT Trade Union Training Programme, on 28 - 29 October, in Birmingham.

Share experiences, learn new strategies and return equipped to make a real impact. Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/events/ot-tr...

National OT Training Seminar | Events | UNISON National

Registration now open – Occupational Therapists training seminar 2025 The occupational therapy trade union training programme takes place on

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jun 12

Every role counts - from clinicians to caterers.

When NHS jobs are cut, it cuts corners on care.

Take action 👉 www.unison.org.uk/nhscuts

Black background with pink and white text: 'One team, one NHS. NHS, together against cuts. unison.org.uk/nhscuts

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Aug 12

✍️ Sign up to the annual Occupational Therapy Trade Union Training Programme, on 28 - 29 October, in Birmingham. Share experiences, learn new strategies and return equipped to make a real impact.
Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/events/ot-tr...

National OT Training Seminar | Events | UNISON National

Registration now open – Occupational Therapists training seminar 2025 The occupational therapy trade union training programme takes place on

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Aug 11

BBC News: Plan to boost jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Health union UNISON: 'Ministers should deal with a lack of opportunities for new graduates in occupational therapy as well as paramedics and other professions.'

Plan to boost jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives

The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Aug 5

Dorset NHS staff march against subsidiary jobs transfer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trusts want to create a subsidiary company for more than 1,700 members of staff, including cleaners, porters and security staff,

Dorset NHS staff march against subsidiary jobs transfer

Those protesting in Dorset said the trusts' plans made them feel like "second class citizens".

www.bbc.co.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Aug 6

BREAKING: Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay, warns UNISON

Pay consultation must act as a wake-up call for ministers
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...

Photo of NHS worker: Breaking: NHS pay 'Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay'

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Aug 4

Are you an occupational therapist? Are you a BAOT/UNISON steward?
Registration for the OT Training Seminar on 28 - 29 October is now open!
Join OT colleagues nationwide for workshops, opportunities to connect & respond to employment issues impacting OTs.
www.unison.org.uk/events/ot-tr...

National OT Training Seminar | Events | UNISON National

Registration now open – Occupational Therapists training seminar 2025 The occupational therapy trade union training programme takes place on

www.unison.org.uk

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