Opposing the EHRC guidance: We need your voice

  Opposing the EHRC guidance – we need your voice The updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance has been released. As expected, the guidance is confusing and, in many places, completely unworkable. We recognise that the government sent the original version back seeking improvements, we do not believe this updated version goes far enough. Whilst […]

Regional Women’s Forum – 19 – 20 September 2026

Flash January Sale

Flash January Sale Croyde Bay, Holiday Resort in North Devon offer 20% off to all UNISON Members. Croyde Bay is currently offering a flash January Sale, follow the link HERE to check availability and prices.   For an overview of all There for You services please visit: There for You (UNISON Welfare) | Member support and services | […]

NHS PENSION RETIREMENT GUIDE 2023

Hello Folks, some of you may be interested in this Guide even if dated 2023.  Here is the link:- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/NHSPensions_RetirementGuide_%28V26%29_202303.pdf   Ann Branch Administrator  

Playing your part as a member… tiny ask, great importance

24th February 2025 Please…. put a note on your calendar of the above date, and register your attendance. It is our Branch AGM that day – and we need as many members to attend as possible: online or in person, at 1700 or 2000 Just 90 minutes of your time, in person or online, that […]

“Recruit a friend” – £20 vouchers to continue!

Recruit a friend and you’ll receive £20 in Love2Shop Vouchers! It was agreed to continue the successful scheme that rewards any member who recruits a new member, at the recent Branch Committee Meeting. So, if you value the strength of your union, you want to spread the word of how being a member has helped […]

Education Grant

Branch members, have you claimed your annual education grant this year? Books Courses App subscriptions Seminars Conferences If you are a member of SECAmb UNISON Branch you can claim up to £50 per year against the cost of training and CPD activities Claim online HERE Maximum of one claim per person per calendar year. Receipts […]

Winter Essentials Grant

UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You, is providing £200 grants for members to spend on their winter essentials. There are a limited number of grants available. But this year, there will be 24 hours to apply, starting at 12 noon on Wednesday 11 December, with the grants being randomly allocated to eligible applicants. This is a […]

Allyship Training

Allyship Training 12 December 12.45pm – 3.15pm online …aims to empower participants to become effective allies in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace will explore the principles and practices of allyship, understand the experiences of marginalised groups, and learn how to take concrete actions to support and advocate for their colleagues, through interactive […]

VISA SYSTEM IS CHANGING ON 31 DECEMBER 2024

Dear Member The UK’s Visa System is changing at midnight on 31 December 2024 with implications for UNISON members. On 31 December, all physical Visa Documents will expire.  They will be replaced by a digital system.  Anyone in the UK who is not a British citizen and who has physical documentation will have to transfer over to a new […]