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Health care UNISON in your workplace UNISON …

WEB26 August 2022. This guide is intended to support UNISON branches who may be unfamiliar with some of the issues that arise when supporting …

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URL: https://www.unison.org.uk/at-work/health-care/

Health plans UNISON Member Benefits

WEBGet peace of mind knowing health and dental bills for your family are taken care of with this low-cost plan, plus there’s free cover for up to 5 children too. Feel free to call us on …

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Health UNISON Member Benefits

WEBWe care about your health, and we know that health is vital for a good work and personal life. We have exclusive deals for areas of health the NHS doesn’t cover – from opticians …

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NHS pay 2024 The big issues UNISON National

WEBThousands of UNISON healthcare support workers have come together to fight for and win rebanding and back pay because the current creaking system leaves staff undervalued …

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Occupational health Health and safety UNISON National

WEBThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified two elements to occupational health for employers to concentrate on. The first and most important element is the effect of …

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Risk assessment Health and safety UNISON National

WEBRisk assessments are part of the risk management process and are included in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. A risk assessment is the …

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The Health and Care Bill: All you need to know Article News

WEBThe Health and Care Bill is the first major piece of NHS legislation since the disastrous ‘Lansley Act’ of 2012. It focuses largely on the NHS in England and seeks to …

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Working environment Health and safety UNISON National

WEBThe Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations – which became law in 1993 – lay down minimum standards for workplaces and work in or near buildings. These …

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Alcohol, drugs and substance abuse Health and safety

WEBAlcohol, drugs and other substances have a strongly negative effect on the brain and the body, impairing judgement and concentration and putting the abuser and co-workers at …

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Representing you Health care UNISON National

WEBWe are the UK’s largest health union. We represent the whole NHS and health care team. Our members include: nurses, paramedics, cleaners, porters, midwives, pharmacy …

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Healthcare assistants band together over pay

WEBThe campaign has the potential to boost the pay of thousands of the lowest paid staff in the NHS. UNISON national officer Louise Chinnery said: “Over the years, …

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Pay rise for thousands of NHS staff already overdue

WEBThe union has written to health secretary Victoria Atkins to say government delays are to blame for workers not receiving their 2024/25 wage rise, which was due on …

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Healthcare assistants Nursing family UNISON National

WEBHealthcare assistants and support workers are a crucial and respected part of the nursing family, conducting a range of clinical activities in their day to day work and providing …

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New NHS flexible working rights to improve work-life balance

WEBAn agreement on new flexible working rights aimed at giving NHS staff a better work-life balance is announced today (Tuesday) by health unions and NHS …

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Pay fair for patient care Healthcare assistants UNISON National

WEBHealthcare support workers deserve to be: Rewarded – You should be paid at the right band for the job and compensated for the work you’ve been doing at band 3.; …

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Computers Health and safety UNISON National

WEBAll employers have a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Display Screen Equipment …

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Working at height Health and safety UNISON National

WEBWorking at height regulations are designed to prevent falls in the workplace and keep workers safe. Your employer must prevent you doing unnecessary work at height …

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Women’s health and safety

WEB• discuss any job-related concerns about their health or the health of their baby with their doctor or midwife. If the doctor or midwife advises them that there could be a risk, they …

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Manual handling Health and safety UNISON National

WEBWhat is manual handling? Manual handling involves lifting, carrying, lowering or otherwise carrying or moving a load by hand or bodily force. It is the most common cause of …

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Social workers at breaking point with half at risk of quitting, warns

WEBMore than three quarters (78%) of social workers said they had experienced increased stress levels and 77% of respondents were worried about their mental health …

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2023 National Health Care Service Group Conference

WEB17 – 19 April 2023. UNISON’s Health Service Group Executive Committee has agreed to hold a Health Service Group Conference on Monday 17th April 2023 to …

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Working with HIV

WEBUNISON’s Health and Safety guide to working with HIV 4. Employment policies Many employers, whatever policies they may adopt, or whatever they say on paper, will not …

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