Health care
UNISON is the largest health care union in the UK. We represent people working in the NHS or providing NHS services
We promote and defend the rights of all workers in the health service
We represent members working across the NHS and health care team. With our collective voice, we call for change on the big issues affecting your working life.
We negotiate on your behalf and bargain for better working conditions and fair pay. We provide expert support when you need it. We support your local rep in your workplace and our activists across the health service. And we campaign for the public services our members and our communities need.
Representing you
We’re here for everyone who makes health care happen. Our members include:
- administration and clerical staff;
- ambulance staff and paramedics;
- catering staff;
- cleaners;
- clinical and biomedical scientists and assistants;
- healthcare students;
- healthcare support workers;
- IT staff;
- medical secretaries;
- nurses, midwives and health visitors;
- occupational therapists;
- operating department practitioners;
- pharmacy technicians;
- phlebotomists;
- physician and anaesthesia associates;
- porters and security staff.
Our local reps are based in your workplace to offer help and advice.
From pay, health and safety, discrimination at work to the future of our NHS – we work to make sure your voice is heard.
Members get a wide range of services and special offers too, including legal help at work and at home, debt advice, and discounts on holidays, events, days out and insurance.
Join now and get the support of the UK’s largest health union for you at work.
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Join over 1.3 million members committed to fairness, safety and equality at work.
Get advice, support and help when you need it at work.
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Together we're stronger.