• Matt Hancock continues to ‘shirk responsibility’ for pandemic lives lost, says UNISON   

    Commenting on evidence from former health and social care secretary Matt Hancock to the Covid inquiry today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
    “Matt Hancock continues to shirk responsibility for the many lives lost on his pandemic watch.
    “Saying sorry now rings hollow. Nothing can ease the pain for the families of care home residents and staff who died.
    “They’re paying the price for his incompetence and will never forget Mr Hancock
  • Rising visa fees and reduced student numbers could worsen NHS recruitment crisis, says UNISON

    Rising visa fees and reduced student numbers could worsen NHS recruitment crisis, says UNISON
    Commenting on new Nursing and Midwifery Council data published today (Thursday), UNISON national nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood said: “It‘s encouraging to see a rise in the number of nurses and midwives registered to work in the UK.
    “But the NHS workforce crisis hasn’t gone away. The number of students starting nursing courses this year in England has plummeted by 12%.
    “Much more must be done to recruit and keep hold of the health and care staff

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