Northern Ireland health service in spotlight at UNISON Health Conference

Delegates from UNISON Northern Ireland who work in the health service attended a three day conference in Brighton this week to discuss issues such as equal pay and protecting the NHS.

Ann Vannan from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Branch spoke about Motion 13, equal pay for work of equal value for paramedics in Northern Ireland, while Northern Ireland regional delegate Edna Magill spoke on Motion 59, A strategic plan to defend the NHS.

Jean Getty from the Northern Health Branch delivered a speech for Motion 28, supporting our workforce through the menopause, highlighting the need for staff to be supported during this time and encouraging all NHS employers to apply the NICE guidance on menopause to support the health and wellbeing of staff during menopause.

Jean Getty from Northern Health Branch