UNISON Lothian Health Branch
Welcome to the UNISON Lothian Health Branch website. We're the largest trade union in NHS Lothian, representing over 12,000 members across the range of health professions.
We're also the trade union for staff working in the third and private sectors delivering healthcare across the Lothian region. Whether you're having problems at work, need advice and support, or want to make your workplace better, we're here to help.
Latest news from the branch
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6th December | Democracy
On the 4 December 2021 at the UNISON Scottish Council Lothian Health branch and four healthcare branches raised a motion in response to four resolutions passed by UNISON’s... -
29th November | First Female Employee Director - NHS Lothian
Tracy Anne Miller a UNISON Shop Steward has been elected to the role of Employee Director for NHS Lothian and is the first ever female to hold this appointment. As Employee... -
8th November | Black Members AGM 18 December 2021
Black Members Annual General Meeting - 18 December 2021 - 10:00 – 16:30 Venue: Kings Manor Hotel Edinburgh, 100 Milton Rd E, Edinburgh EH15 2NP The AGM is open to all UNISON... -
21st October | Greta Thunberg's call to action
“There is hope– I’ve seen it – but it does not come from the governments or corporations, it comes from the people.” Greta Thunberg The people of Scotland have a unique...
#OneTeam2K: NHS pay rise campaign
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What are the traits of the condition
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How dementia affects behavior, the senses and communication
How to build positive relationships with people affected by dementia.
The context - effective team working, the Equality Act 2010 and protected characteristics
Unconscious bias and cognitive dissonance
What is Dementia
What are the traits of the condition
The signs and symptoms of dementia
How dementia affects behavior, the senses and communication
How to build positive relationships with people affected by dementia
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The context - effective team working, the Equality Act 2010 and protected characteristics
Unconscious bias and cognitive dissonance