‘No worker should be hiding their mental health status because of stigma or from fear the employer would not support them’
The article Community members call for good mental health policies first...
On the final morning of UNISON’s Black member’s conference, delegates opened with an emotional debate on the tragic toll of knife crime and how to combat the problem. Paulette Whyte for the national...
More must be done to make mental health services safer and kinder places to work
The article UNISON responds to funding for crisis mental health services first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Disabled members speak out about the importance of mental health care and the role that mental health first aid can play
The article Delegates voice the need for mental health first aiders first...
Conference discussed the importance of supporting and recruiting disabled staff and of supporting staff with mental health problems
The article Police and justice delegates highlight disability...
UNISON's new president Gordon McKay talks about his ambitions for his year in office
The article ‘You don’t achieve anything in the movement by yourself’ first appeared on the...
Last year in England physical assaults on NHS staff rose by nearly 10% compared to 2015/16, according to new figures published today (Tuesday) by UNISON and HSJ. The figures were obtained following a...
All too often, Mental Health does not receive the attention or the support, that other health problems do. Our union has a proud history of fighting for greater funding for mental health support, but...
We want to see employers ensure that workers are not overloaded by their jobs, and that they have suitable support systems to help them overcome difficulties - like well trained and supportive...
Employers urged to ‘take real action’ to support staff
The article Stigma around mental health must end, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.