The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
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Briefing 136 – The ‘Safe Staffing’ Act in the NHS.
The Health and Care Staffing (Scotland) Act comes into force in April 2024. The Bill gives staff in the NHS
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New way forward for NHS pay agreed – “Now Scottish Government must deliver” says UNISON
Negotiators for the NHS trade union UNISON have today signed off four papers with NHS bosses making key recommendations to
Read moreTowards a REAL National Care Service for Scotland – Full Report
With the National Care Service Bill in tatters, this timely report makes a compelling case for the direct public delivery
Read moreNHS staff managing childcare because of school strikes
We are receiving reports that some local managers are telling NHS staff that they should take annual leave or unpaid
Read moreWinter preparedness – response to Health, Social Care & Sport Committee
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s call for evidence[1] for the
Read moreBriefing 130 – Consultation on Safe Staffing Statutory Guidance
The Scottish Government is consulting on its draft Statutory Guidance for safe staffing in health and care. The Health and
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Scottish government must reverse decision to cut 62 community health jobs in Glasgow, says UNISON
The decision to cut around 60 jobs in Glasgow’s community health services will have a severe impact on those who
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UNISON comment on the Scottish Government National Care Service partnership announcement
UNISON Scotland head of local government Johanna Baxter said: “The announcement that social care staff will continue to be employed
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