Parents with babies due between 5 April and 25 July 2026 may benefit from temporary changes to paternity leave rules, following updates that come into effect this year.
One of the most common questions members ask is whether they must tell their manager the reason they are off sick. The short answer is:
No — employees are not legally required to disclose their specific medical condition to their employer.
UNISON has welcomed the Employment Rights Act 2025 as one of the most significant advances in workers’ rights for a generation. The Act received Royal Assent in December 2025 and will be implemented in phases between 2025 and 2027.
Unison are here to support our members. Please email the branch with your membership number and we will add you to the Microsoft Loop Workspace where you can find resource specifically design around this consultation. When we add you to the Workspace you will get an email and link. Use this link with your NHS.net […]
World Menopause Day takes place on 18 October 2025, and this year’s theme is Lifestyle Medicine. The day aims to raise awareness about the impact of menopause and the importance of creating supportive workplaces.
This week, UNISON is celebrating Welfare at Work Week — a chance to highlight the incredible support available to our members through There for You, UNISON’s dedicated welfare charity.
Whether you’re facing financial pressures, need advice, or simply want to explore the benefits that come with your membership, this is the perfect time to get involved.
Green UNISON Week is here! This week, our branch joins trade union members across the country in Green UNISON Week — a dedicated time to raise awareness, take action, and push for greener public services and workplaces. Green UNISON is UNISON’s environmental campaign, and Green UNISON Week is an opportunity for branches to show […]
We are delighted to have confirmed our nomination for Christina as General Secretary at our Branch Committee Meeting yesterday.
Get in touch if you would like to be a branch delegate at any of these national conferences.