The Programme for Government for 2021-22 has been announced. This sets out the Scottish Government’s legislative programme and other administrative
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e-brief: National Care Service Consultation
The Scottish Government has published its proposals for a National Care Service. The three-month consultation period ends on 18 October
Read moree- brief UNISON Health Team meet the new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
This week UNISON Scotland health activists and staff met with the new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Humza
Read moreNHS Scotland Pension Contributions 2022
UNISON will be consulting with members this summer about proposed changes their pension contributions. The NHS Pensions Scheme (Scotland) Scheme
Read moreUpdate on Pay 2021
Members’ June pay should reflect the new pay rates agreed in May. The pay uplift is backdated until December 1st
Read moreInternational Nurses Day 2021
During the week of 12 May 2021, UNISON will be celebrating the work that nurses, midwives and nursing associates do
Read moreHealth Pay 2021
UNISON has welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement to pay NHS uplift ‘as soon as possible’. UNISON wrote to the Scottish
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Mental health support for health and social care workers
Health and social care workers can now access a new specialist service offering confidential mental health support and treatment. The
Read moreFOI Briefing – Introducing FOI / Free Training / Scottish Public Information Forum
It is simple and straightforward for anyone to use their information rights and make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
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UNISON launches information guide on £500 ‘bonus’ payment for health and social care workers
UNISON Scotland has today (Tuesday) launched a guide for health and social care members who have concerns over how the
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