UNISON has welcomed the government’s call for urgent reforms of the social work regulator, following the publication of a damning report into its operations.

UNISON has welcomed the announcement that the UK government, along with other countries, will ban the trade in goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements and take measures against companies ...

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust must abandon plans to outsource hundreds of healthcare workers after a UNISON campaign forced the proposals to be paused, the union says today (Tuesday). Workers at ...

Children’s social care work requires skill, understanding and, most of all, empathy when children are removed from their families. However, a recent report by the Common Wealth think tank shows that ...

Following the ballot for industrial action in England and Cymru, despite an overwhelming majority in favour of taking strike action from the ballots returned, the 50% turnout threshold was not met in ...

This course will accredit you as a UNISON Learning Representative, giving you the skills and knowledge to carry out the role in your workplace and branch. The course explores UNISON's approach to ...

Kickstart your future and get one step closer to your money goals with Shepherds Friendly. From getting the keys to your forever home, boarding a plane to your dream destination or beaming with pride ...

Emma and Catherine say their own mental health has been affected by the situation. “We’re working full time, going to all the meetings, and we’ve got all the members coming to us for support. The only ...

But social care has been well and truly broken by 14 years of Conservative government. Many people cannot access the care they need and councils who commission care have been left without support or ...

Solo visits are standard practice. There are no designated protections for newly qualified social workers. High risk work is common in solo visits for social workers at all stages of their career.

We are aware of the judgment handed down on the case of Ms B Hutchinson and others v County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The judgment is over 100 pages long, so it will take time to ...