Long hours, staff shortages and the mental demands of the job are placing an enormous burden on ambulance workers as nine in ten (91 per cent) say they are suffering with stress, according to a new UNISON survey published today (Friday) ahead of the union’s annual health conference in Liverpool next week. The survey – […]
Continue ReadingCommenting on the latest NHS England figures published today (Tuesday) showing that the A&E waiting time target hasn’t been met for 26 consecutive weeks, UNISON Head of Health Christina McAnea said: “Week in week out, for half a year now, the waiting times target has been missed. “It’s bad enough that some sick and […]
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UNISON is now conducting its annual stress survey for staff working in the ambulance service. You may be aware that UNISON completed a similar survey last year and the findings showed that the ambulance service is experiencing pressure unlike ever before and is having a significant impact on the stress you’re experiencing at work.
Continue ReadingCommenting on the latest NHS staff survey published last Tuesday by NHS England UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “It is clear that nothing has been done in the last 12 months to ease the pain of health workers. The NHS staff survey is a key tool for reviewing and improving the staff experience and so providing […]
Continue ReadingUNISON members have accepted the government’s pay offer for NHS workers in a ballot that closed today (Tuesday). The results are:
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Consultation and Ballot information for branches/members Summary: Health branches in England are asked to note the HSGE position on pay proposals, arrangements for consultative ballot and organise workplace meetings with members to explain the proposals
Continue ReadingClick here to download and read the offer letter from Jeremy Hunt to Christina which the SGE agreed to consult members on. In addition to the NHS offer, the strength of industrial action in the ambulance sector led to the following proposals being added.
Continue ReadingPlease note that the Industrial Action planned for this Thursday 29th January 2015 and 25th February 2015 is SUSPENDED.
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