The country is to be asked to observe a minute’s silence next Tuesday (28 April) to remember all the health,
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Category: Coronavirus
CORONAVIRUS HEALTH STAFF: this week’s STAC updates
Health staff: This note contains all this week’s STAC updates. There is also a brief Q and A regarding part-time
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UNISON welcomes Scottish Government’s Personal Protection Equipment Taskforce
UNISON has today (Friday) secured agreement from the Scottish government to create a PPE taskforce which aims to address the
Read moreBriefing 114 – Living Wage in Adult Social Care
The uprated Scottish Living Wage should be paid to all workers in adult social care who are employed via contracts
Read moreCORONAVIRUS ALL MEMBERS: Working together to fight Coronavirus
ALL MEMBERS: UNISON is proud of the response from our members, your resilience and determination to do what we do
Read moreCORONAVIRUS HEALTH STAFF: Annual leave and public holidays
Health staff: Health boards have now received this letter outlining leave arrangements during the crisis. Details include Working Time Regulations
Read moreCORONAVIRUS:HEALTH STAFF Dealing with PPE concerns
Health Staff: Following days of meetings UNISON ensured that the Chief Nursing Officer’s letter re PPE was withdrawn. This means
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: COVID-19 guidance for non-healthcare settings
This four-country Covid-19 Guidance for non-healthcare settings was published today (Tuesday, April 14). The key measures it covers include but
Read moreCORONAVIRUS HEALTH STAFF: Employers’ Duty of Care
Health staff: The Scottish government health workforce team have issued a letter reminding employers of their moral and statutory duty
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