A successful personal injury claim against the Trust, where a member was injured after a ceiling tile fell and struck them on the head.
A UNISON member with a recognised disability has secured a vital workplace victory after the Trust failed to follow its own policies, wrongly directing her down an inappropriate procedure and leaving the organisation exposed to potential claims of disability discrimination. Following decisive union intervention, the member has now been granted 100% home‑working in line with professional medical advice.
Two success stories that show how UNISON’s support delivers real results, standing up for members when others won’t.
Croydon University Hospital UNISON Branch has secured a major win for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) through a new agreement with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Following months of negotiation, qualifying HCSWs will be regraded to Band 3 and receive backpay from 1st August 2021. Payments are expected in October or November. The agreement recognises the increased complexity of HCSW roles and ensures fair pay for their contributions. Staff can opt to remain in Band 2 without losing backpay eligibility. UNISON played a key role in achieving this outcome, demonstrating the power of collective action and partnership working.