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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 6d

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
UNISON the public service union

UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 8d

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

shop.unison.site

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 12d

@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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 24d

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 · 29d

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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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Jul 30

Directly employed by the NHS in England? This is your last call to participate in our consultation on this year's pay award. Voting closes at 4pm today.

Check your email for your secure link to vote or visit unison.org.uk/nhspay

Put NHS pay right

UNISON

the public service union

Last chance to have your say on our response to the 3.6% pay award.

Check your email to vote before 4pm on 30 July

unison.org.uk/nhspay

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UNISON media team @unisonmedia.bsky.social · Jul 28

Writing for the Mirror on private firms delivering NHS services, @unison.org.uk general secretary Christina McAnea @christinamcanea.bsky.social says: 'No one should be making a profit from running public services'

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'Workers at private firms delivering NHS services rarely get a good deal'

Unison General Secretary Christina McAnea writes for The Mirror on private firms delivering NHS services, saying: 'No one should be making a profit from running public services'

www.mirror.co.uk

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Jul 28

✉Check your email to vote now.
❓Need more info: go to unison.org.uk/nhspay

Consultation closes this Wednesday 30 July.

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 23

Christina McAnea calls on NHS staff to use their online vote in the NHS pay consultation. Closes 30 July.
unison.org.uk/nhspay

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Jul 25

Directly employed by the NHS in England? Time is running out to have your say on how we respond to this year's pay award.

Don't delay - check your email for your voting link and vote before 4pm on Weds 30 July. Visit unison.org.uk/nhspay for all the information you need.

3.6% pay award
Last chance to have your say
Consultation closes 30 July
unison.org.uk/nhspay
UNISON
the public service union
Put NHS pay right

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 24

‘We’ve heard from people at car accidents where a member of the public has been filming them… It’s a problem for people who are just trying to do their job.’

Alan Lofthouse from UNISON talks to BBC Breakfast about filming for social media by the public at accident scenes and hospitals.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 23

Christina McAnea calls on NHS staff to use their online vote in the NHS pay consultation. Closes 30 July.
unison.org.uk/nhspay

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · Jul 23

Directly employed by the NHS in England?

You have one week left to vote in our consultation on this year's pay award.

Check your email for your voting link and vote before 4pm on Weds 30 July.

Visit unison.org.uk/nhspay for all the information you need on your pay award

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