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The Health and Care Bill: All you need to know

WebThe Health and Care Bill is the first major piece of NHS legislation since the disastrous ‘Lansley Act’ of 2012. It focuses largely on the NHS in England and seeks to put into law …

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Risk assessment Health and safety UNISON National

WebRisk assessments are part of the risk management process and are included in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. A risk assessment is the …

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Working environment Health and safety UNISON …

WebSpace: make sure workrooms have enough floor area, height and unoccupied space. Workstations: must be suitable for the worker and work. A suitable seat must be provided …

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Health plans UNISON Member Benefits

WebPre-existing conditions are covered on most benefits and there’s no age limit to join or to stay on cover. Get peace of mind knowing health and dental bills for your family are …

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Occupational health Health and safety UNISON National

WebMost of these illnesses are easily avoidable. Occupational health is often known as OHS. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified two elements to occupational …

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New NHS flexible working rights to improve work-life …

WebAn agreement on new flexible working rights aimed at giving NHS staff a better work-life balance is announced today (Tuesday) by health unions and NHS employers.

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NHS pay 2024 The big issues UNISON National

WebThousands of UNISON healthcare support workers have come together to fight for and win rebanding and back pay because the current creaking system leaves staff undervalued …

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Leicestershire Healthcare UNISON Branch Finder

WebLeicestershire Healthcare. Go to UNISON Branch Finder. Secretary Name. Address. UNISON Leicestershire Health, 92-94 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7AB. …

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Health care UNISON in your workplace UNISON National

Web26 August 2022. This guide is intended to support UNISON branches who may be unfamiliar with some of the issues that arise when supporting nurses from overseas. The …

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Our members How we work UNISON National

WebUNISON is the largest union in the community and voluntary sector, with members working in every type of job across all grades. Our members work in non-profit organisations …

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Manual handling Health and safety UNISON National

WebThe HSE guidelines on manual handling advise a number of pro-active steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of manual handling incidents at work. These guidelines suggest …

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Working at height Health and safety UNISON National

WebWorking at height regulations are designed to prevent falls in the workplace and keep workers safe. Your employer must prevent you doing unnecessary work at height …

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Pay rise for thousands of NHS staff already overdue

WebThe government has let down hundreds of thousands of “demoralised” NHS staff after yet again failing to honour the due date for their annual pay increase, says UNISON today …

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Computers Health and safety UNISON National

WebAll employers have a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Display Screen Equipment …

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Pay fair for patient care Healthcare assistants UNISON National

WebHealthcare support workers deserve to be: Rewarded – You should be paid at the right band for the job and compensated for the work you’ve been doing at band 3.; Recognised – …

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The Health and Safety ‘Six Pack’

WebUNISON’s Health and Safety reps guide Chapter 5: The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 32 Summary of duties and rights 32 Regulation 1 - 2: Date, title and …

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Nursing family Representing you UNISON National

WebUNISON represents the whole nursing family, including registered nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, community nurses, nursing associates, apprentices and …

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Become a Health and Safety rep

WebThe words health and safety may conjure up visions of clipboards, regulations and paperwork, but it’s really not like that. Being a health and safety rep means you will be …

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Women’s health and safety

WebWomen’s health and safety a guide for members 6 New and expectant mothers Every year around 350,000 women continue to work during their pregnancy and of those, over two …

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