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Tuesday 1 August 2023
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Saturday 10 June 2023
Mental wellbeing tips
We all need good mental health and well-being – it's essential to living happy and healthy lives and can help us sleep better, feel better, do the things we want to do and have more positive relationships. It can also help us deal with difficult times in the future.
Try this quick Mind Plan quiz to get personalised suggestions now, or find other tips, advice and support to help boost your mental well-being.
Click here for more info and support
Friday 9 June 2023
Mental health issues
We all have mental health, and life is full of ups and downs for us all.
Here you will find expert advice, practical tips, and plenty of help and support if you're stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep – or get Your Mind Plan and discover what works for you.
Click here for more information and support
Thursday 8 June 2023
Dealing with loneliness
Loneliness can affect us all, at any time of our lives. We might live in a busy city or a rural location, on our own or with others and still feel isolated.
Understanding our own reasons for feeling lonely and how to manage it can make a big difference to our mental well-being. And although it can be difficult to talk about, sharing our feelings of loneliness can encourage others to talk too.
To find out about possible signs of loneliness, reasons we feel lonely and ways to manage it, click here There are also links to more support if you or someone else needs it.
Friday 2 June 2023
Public services belong in public ownership.
UNISON believes that public services belong in public ownership.
Over the years UNISON members have seen first-hand the negative impact of outsourcing on service quality, staff terms and conditions and investment in vital amenities.
We deserve better.
Friday 28 April 2023
Just to remind you that the National Executive Council (NEC) elections are now in full swing, and your vote in it is crucial. As a UNISON member, you have the power to help shape the future of our union by electing the right leaders to represent you.
If you haven't received your ballot paper yet, our helpline is now open, and our team is on hand to help you get your ballot paper as soon as possible. Call us on 0800 0 857 857 from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.
2024 Levellers' Day
Oxford & District Trades Union Council has booked a coach from Oxford to Burford for Levellers' Day on Saturday, 18 May 2024. We...
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The team involved in negotiating over the 'new' Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) from 2014 has been considering whether to pro...
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In the June 2010 Budget the Chancellor announced without consultation that the Government will “switch to a system where we up-rate public s...
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Robert Maxwell was a crook who stole from his employees' pension funds - but he had nothing on George Osborne who, within weeks of becom...