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Our free monthly webinars for nurses new to the UK are back! 8th Feb from 7 - 8.30 is the first.

Our Health team will be joined by a great panel who will be able to tell you about the support available to you through UNISON.

The webinar is open to all and free to register for. There will be an opportunity for questions.

Please share with nurses new to the UK.

How UNISON can support you as an overseas nurse in the UK | Events | UNISON National How UNISON can support you as an overseas nurse in the UKComing to work as a nurse in the UK can be challenging. It’s vital you have the right

Don't miss your chance to be part of this. Apply now: https://www.unison.org.uk/at-work/health-care/representing-you/nursing/student-nurses/unison-future-health-leaders-programme/

Still time to apply for our Future Health Leaders Programme. Applications close 25/1/22. Read more and apply here: https://www.unison.org.uk/at-work/health-care/representing-you/nursing/student-nurses/unison-future-health-leaders-programme/

UNISON’s latest snapshot survey shows the pressure on NHS staff. Staff reported more challenging working conditions, working without breaks, working with unfamiliar, temporary staff and in areas where they don’t feel confident.

One member of staff told us “Give staff time out every working day – say an extra 30 minutes to try to relax. Provide staff on busy wards with free meals.”

The NHS has been running on empty for years. Never again must the pleas from staff, employers and unions for urgent action on staffing numbers be ignored.

Read the full story

NHS staff-shortage crisis needs more than a quick Omicron fix, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National Employers are using desperate measures to cope with desperate times. But stretching dwindling numbers every thinner cannot solve this staffing crisis.

It is with great sadness that we share the sad news that Lesley Fisher founding chair of UNISON nursing & midwifery committee has passed away. Lesley was a champion of nursing throughout her career she fought and gained victories for 1000’s of NHS staff. She chaired UNISONs Health Service Group Executive through challenging times & pay megotations. A colleague, friend & mentor who was universally loved & admired by all who new her.

A legend who occupied wards, was the first to engaged mental health service users in campaigns. She led strikes & picket lines. Never afraid to say what needed to be said.

Our love and thoughts are with her daughter Caroline and her family.

Gail Adams
My trade union career began with Lesley I new nothing, she took me under her wing & guided me throughout. Her persuasive arguments & tenacity settled many disputes. We owe her a debt of gratitude more than we will ever know.

She didn’t like a fuss but she meant so much to so many & will be forever missed x

UNISON’s National Officer for Nursing Stuart Tuckwood spoke with the Nursing Times who put together this excellent article about the unacceptable workload and pressure being piled on nursing staff -with burnout and exhaustion growing. Care and safety is being compromised and this worsens the longer term challenges affecting our workforce.

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