We are contacting members because there are ongoing concerns that some staff employed by the London Ambulance Service may not be receiving the correct holiday pay when they take annual leave. This is the extra pay you should receive when on annual leave linked to regularly worked overtime, shift overruns, rest break payments, and […]
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Please find attached a statement on behalf of the London Social Partnership Forum (SPF) in relation to keeping NHS staff safe considering the far-right demonstration taking place tomorrow Saturday 16 May. The statement also reinforces the SPF’s commitment to working in partnership to stand against hatred and racism. Our employers should have received this and […]
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The co-chairs of NHS Staff Council have confirmed that NHS Staff Council has received a mandate to proceed with Agenda for Change (AfC) pay structure reform negotiations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In their statement, the co-chairs confirmed talks will begin next week. The governments have made commitments that any agreed reform would be […]
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UNISON surveyed 213 staff working in 111 services in January and February 2026 about conditions at work to get a better understanding of their situations. The results are available to read here.
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Below-inflation rise means staff are expected to deliver more for less Commenting on the 3.3% wage rise announced today (Thursday) for most NHS staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 2026/27, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “Hard-pressed NHS staff will be downright angry at another below-inflation pay award. “Yet again, they’re expected to […]
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Pressures at work impact hugely on the health and wellbeing of ambulance staff, yet their retirement age has continued to rise. UNISON is proud to represent members working in the ambulance sector. But we know that over the years, many roles have become increasingly difficult. Over exposure to traumatic events and the physical nature of […]
Continue ReadingWe want you to be given the choice to retire earlier than you do! As the largest and strongest trade union for ambulance staff in the UK, UNISON is proud to represent our members working in the ambulance sector. The vital jobs that you do day in, day out help to save people’s lives. But we […]
Continue ReadingThis briefing sets out the latest updates on NHS pay for 2026/27, the position of the Health Service Group Executive (HSGE) and the next stages of our pay campaign including key activities for branches and activists. The full PDF can ben found and downloaded here. Context and actions taken by the Health Service Group Executive (HSGE) so far • Close of the 2025/26 pay round […]
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