Deaths in eastern England reveal true extent of NHS winter crisis

The true extent of the winter crisis affecting the NHS has become clear as it was revealed that 20 deaths might have been avoided in the East of England over Christmas. During this time there were lengthy delays in ambulances responding to 999 calls. UNISON is calling for an independent inquiry into why the East […]

Support the call for our NHS to be fully funded

Tell the government to end the funding squeeze on our NHS The TUC in partnership with health trade unions and the NHS Support Federation is calling on the chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond to provide a fair and sustainable funding settlement for the NHS as part of his Autumn Statement on 23 November. You can add […]

What’s happening in our NHS?

All the latest on the issues facing the NHS in the region The current edition of Eastern Eye is now being distributed to workplaces across the region. It includes stories on: Underfunding – not overspending – of NHS trusts Pressures being put on HCA’s to plug the gaps in care because of the nursing shortage Opposition to the scrapping […]