Responding to an NHS Alliance report released today (Monday) warning of cuts to jobs and services this year, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said:
“If the government wants to demonstrate it’s listening to voters and is serious about delivering the change they want to see, it needs to fully back the NHS.
“The public are well aware that understaffing is a major problem, so they’ll be rightly alarmed at further evidence that severe cuts are likely this year.
“Reducing services and slashing staff sends exactly the wrong message. Failing to invest properly now risks a doom loop, with increased workloads leading to burnout, sickness and more staff leaving.
“It’s little surprise health bosses are concerned about morale as workers worry whether their jobs are at risk, amid soaring levels of stress and violence.
“Repairing years of underfunding and neglect will take time and investment. The long-term safety of the NHS can only be secured with sustained support.
Notes to editors:
– UNISON research released in April found that over 20,000 roles were expected to be cut in hospitals and other health facilities by 2028.
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Media contact:
Dan Ashley M: 07508 080349 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk
Anthony Barnes M: 07834 864794 E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk
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