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Carving up the NHS

Private sector diagnostic and treatment centres
1 September 2008
The purpose of this briefing is to set out UNISON’s position on the private sector diagnostic and treatment centre programme and question the government’s claim that it is needed in order to reduce waiting lists.
Link to a PDF document on this siteCarving up the NHS
 

ISA - UNISON policy paper

29 August 2008
UNISON supports many of the government’s directions to deliver consistency across the regulators and improve public protection and confidence. The new Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) scheme, coming into force in October 2009, has major implications for UNISON members.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - UNISON policy paper
 

ISA - UNISON branch briefing

29 August 2008
Protecting you and the people you care for - a UNISON branch briefing on the Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - UNISON branch briefing
 

ISA - UNISON member briefing

29 August 2008
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is a new public body which has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. From October 2009, all individuals working or volunteering with vulnerable adults or children will be required to register with the ISA. Briefing for UNISON members.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - UNISON member briefing
 

NHS next stage review final report - High Quality Care

18 August 2008
UNISON has produced a briefing for branches on health minister Lord Darzi’s final report. The briefing summarises the main points from the final report, analyses some of the pros and cons, and sets out a summary of next steps for UNISON.
Link to a PDF document on this siteNHS next stage review final report - High Quality Care
 

Student experience - the case for change

11 August 2008
Joint staff side paper on healthcare student support
Link to a PDF document on this siteStudent experience - the case for change
 

Improved NHS mileage allowances

4 August 2008
UNISON has secured improved mileage allowances from 1st July 2008. Motor Car and Motor Cycle allowances have been raised by 10% and there are improved cycle, passenger and public transport rates. The revised Annexe L to the NHS Terms & Conditions Handbook can be viewed here.
Link to a PDF document on this siteImproved NHS mileage allowances
 

Our values, our NHS

7 July 2008
Results of UNISON's NHS survey, which we will use as evidence to show the government what members value most in the NHS, and argue for a constitution that ensures these principles are protected and built on in future
Link to a PDF document on this siteOur values, our NHS
 

NHS Pay Circular issued to employers

20 June 2008
NHS Pay Circular has now been agreed and is being issued to all employing organisations and sent to ESR in England on 19th June 2008.
Link to a PDF document on this siteNHS Pay Circular issued to employers
 

NHS pay ballot update

19 June 2008
Information on the outcome of consultation on pay by all NHS trade unions.
Link to a document on this siteUNISON health circular
Link to a document on this siteAgreed joint union statement
Link to a document on this siteScrutineers ballot report
 
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