Author Archives: Fraer Stevenson

Last year MIND undertook a national survey of the emergency services to gauge awareness of mental health issues, wellbeing, and to enable MIND to plan support.

Members have been in touch about the ‘missing’ 15 minutes de-kitting time at the end of shift. We have also seen emails from management setting out that this will no longer be paid. UNISON does not believe this is fair … Continue reading →

UNISON and MIND have produced a guide for anyone working in emergency services, or for anyone who wants to find out how they can support someone with a mental health problem. https://www.unison.org.uk/content/uploads/2017/04/24299.pdf

UNISON’s May Branch Newsletter is out now, featuring:  It’s dangerous to go Solo, Become a Blue Light Champion – join the growing number of staff offering peer to peer support, Patient Transport Services – a report into privatisation, UNISON tweets, … Continue reading →

This week is Mental Health Awareness week, so please consider signing up to become a Blue Light Champion in our Trust.

 This months edition includes… Outcome for ECAs over pay parity with AAPs, following UNISONs collective grievance  Become a MIND Blue Light Champion and help support your colleagues Stop Suicide training workshops (free places still available) NEWS from the Public Board … Continue reading →