As part of the last years NHS pay deal, the Scottish government agreed to review all band 5 nursing posts.
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Health Protection In Children and Young People Settings (including Education)
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published health protection guidance for children and young people settings, including education. The impact of poor
Read moreNHS safe staffing campaign
The Health and Care Staffing (Scotland) Act – often called the ‘Safe Staffing Act’ – was passed by the Scottish
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‘Staffing crisis putting patients at risk’ – new UNISON survey reveals scale of the short-staffing in Scotland’s NHS
UNISON has today (Tuesday) revealed a survey which shows the widespread failure of the Scottish government to prepare the NHS
Read moreEnding Conversion Practices Consultation UNISON Submission
This is our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed Bill outlawing conversion practices ( often called ‘conversion
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MSPs should support the employment injuries advisory council bill, says UNISON
UNISON, the public services union, is urging MSPs from all parties to support Mark Griffin MSP’s Employment Injuries Advisory Council
Read moreChristina and Lilian in Shetland and Orkney was a ‘brilliant visit’
General secretary Christina McAnea visited Shetland and Orkney, where she was joined by Scottish secretary Lilian Macer Christina and Lilian
Read moreDelivering net zero for Scotland’s buildings: Heat in Buildings Bill
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill. We are members
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Resignation of Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Michael Matheson
UNISON Scotland head of health Matt McLaughlin said: “UNISON had a good working relationship Michael and I wish him all
Read moreBriefing 139 – National Care Service: Revised Government Plans
The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
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