The main entrance to Weston General Hospital in Weston Super Mare. Person seen in the background wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parking charges under fire at Weston General Hospital as staff face 175% hike

Parking charges for healthcare workers at Weston General Hospital are set to increase by 175% from next week in plans announced by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Wiltshire healthcare staff win NHS lump sum pay dispute

Hundreds of hospital workers in Wiltshire will now receive the lump sum element of last year’s NHS pay award after a successful campaign.

NHS can’t provide quality care until staffing crisis resolved, says UNISON

UNISON head of health Helga Pile has responded to findings published by the National Centre for Social Research.

NJC Pay 2024: It’s time for better pay

With the cost-of-living skyrocketing to new highs every day, it’s time to rise up and demand decent pay for the work you do.

Health care workers lobby outside the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing demanding fair pay for patient care.

Plymouth healthcare workers could take strike action over pay

Hundreds of healthcare assistants at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth are being asked if they would be prepared to take strike action over pay.

Ambulance workers to take pay campaign to parliament

Emergency Care Assistants working for South West Ambulance Service are taking their campaign for fair pay to Parliament in April.

Person putting ballot paper in ballot box.

Are you registered to vote?

The general election expected this year will be hugely important for UNISON members and everyone working in public services.

Nominatons now open for our Get Active awards

UNISON South West’s Get Active weekend hosts our annual branch and activist award ceremony, a celebration of the fantastic work that goes on in the region.

Ramadan 2024: Your rights at work

The holy Muslim month of Ramadan is due to begin on the evening of Sunday 10 March, with the first fast from sunrise to sunset on Monday 11 March.

IWD: Inspirational women on the picket lines across the South West

Kerry Baigent reflects on inspirational women on picket lines on her first International Women’s Day as regional secretary.

Migrant workers agree landmark NHS guidance on use of different languages at work

New guidance for managers and staff on the use of different languages at work has been launched at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with UNISON.

Milestones Trust pay offer improves sick pay and ends ‘two-tier’ system, says UNISON

Workers employed by Milestones Trust have voted to accept the Trust’s annual pay offer which includes improvements to sick pay.

Harassment, abuse and discrimination have no place in a 21st century NHS

Staff must be able to do their jobs free from attacks and abuse.

Chancellor is living in a fantasy world, says UNISON

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea responds to Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget.

Leigh Redman with UNISON members in Somerset lobbying the council about funding cuts.

UNISON backs Leigh Redman for Bridgwater

UNISON has formally nominated Leigh Redman as the union’s choice for Labour in Bridgwater. We caught up Leigh to talk about what motivated him to want to be an MP.