• Steve Barclay’s conference speech is ‘deflection politics at its very worst’

    Steve Barclay’s conference speech is ‘deflection politics at its very worst’
    Commenting on the health secretary’s speech to the Conservative Party Conference today (Tuesday) in which he announced plans that could prevent trans women from using female-only wards, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
    “This is deflection politics at its very worst.
    “The NHS is having to deal with countless challenges, all of which are of great public concern.
    “Endlessly-growing waiting lists, lengthening ambulance delays, worsening industrial relati
  • Blog: To preserve our safety, we must protect police staff

    Blog: To preserve our safety, we must protect police staff
    UNISON members working in the police and justice sector are spearheading a new ‘We Are Police Staff’ campaign.
    The campaign will demonstrate our unwavering commitment to promote and defend the rights of police staff, who are tirelessly working in police forces across England, Scotland and Wales.
    This will be no fleeting effort, but a long-term initiative that aims to make a profound impact over time.
    We’re launching it officially this week, at the police and justice service gro

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