Windrush Day, marked on 22 June, celebrates the contributions of the Windrush generation, Caribbean migrants who arrived in the UK from 1948 onwards to help rebuild the country after World War II. It is a day to recognise their resilience, cultural impact, and lasting legacy across communities, while also reflecting on issues of equality, belonging, and the continued importance of celebrating diversity in modern Britain.
UNISON College’s Financial Wellbeing Week 2025 runs from Monday 10th November – Friday 14th November.
This week-long series of sessions designed to help increase confidence with money management, understand debt and improve financial literacy.
As part of our Welfare at Work Week celebrations, we gave members the chance to win a relaxing family break to the stunning Croyde Bay resort — and the results are in! Find out who won, and thank you to everyone who visited our stall and took part in the fun.
UNISON proudly sponsors Privacy and Dignity Week at Croydon Health Services. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to respect, compassion, and confidentiality—values that are essential not only in patient care but also in how we support and empower our staff.
The Croydon University Hospital UNISON Branch proudly sponsored a vibrant Filipino Fiesta in partnership with the Trust’s Race Equality Staff Network (REN), celebrating the culture, heritage, and contributions of our Filipino colleagues across Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
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.
The 35th Anniversary Macmillan Coffee Morning was a fantastic day of community, cake, and kindness — and the event raised an incredible £1,067.07 for Macmillan Cancer Support!
The day was made possible thanks to the efforts of volunteers, bakers, staff, and supporters who gave their time, skills, and energy. UNISON contributed by sponsoring the main prize alongside the many other donations and acts of kindness that helped make the morning such a success.
The Croydon Health Services NHS Trust’s policy on working flexibly is out of date and not in line with current legislation. We have asked the Trust to provide interim guidance and update the policy.
At Croydon health Services NHS trust there are currently nine ongoing redundancy consultations, with more likely coming. If you are affected by one of these consultations, please get in touch with your branch ch-tr.unison@nhs.net so your branch can support you. UNISON Advice to Members Affected by the Restructure 1. Understand the Consultation Process The consultation […]