Unison Bedfordshire Health

01/09/2026

On Tuesday 25th August we celebrated South Asia Heritage Month with an event at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. We had over 100 people attend and they enjoyed lovely food, henna, jewellery and some special guests who spoke to them.
Thank you to Curry Village for providing the delicious food. We had jewellery from Falak Gems and henna from Hammand.
Please keep a look out on this page for future Unison events within Bedfordshire NHS Trust

18/08/2026

We have an exciting event coming up for all our members and colleagues at Unison Bedfordshire Health. Come and join us for an afternoon of culture, community and celebration.

07/07/2026

Bedfordshire hospitals braced for more strikes in overtime pay row

07/07/2026

Operating theatre staff have been on strike for the 4th day today at Bedford and Luton & Dunstable Hospital in a dispute about overtime pay. The Trust have removed overtime pay, opting for bank pay instead for any extra work done, meaning that staff are on average £120 worse off per shift. This also has an impact on patients and their care, including the Trust using external agency staff to try and cover the gaps. Staff are not asking for a pay rise, just to be paid fairly and receive what is owed to them as per their Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Please read the information below and sign the petition to show your support.

Sign the petition against cutting overtime rates for operating theatre staff in Bedfordshire hospitals.

26/06/2026

*STRIKES* Theatre staff at our Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital have been on strike yesterday and today as they are now being paid less for working extra to cover the waiting list backlogs and chronic staff shortages. They clearly made plenty of noise as the CEO of the hospital came down to find out more and the MP Sarah Owens came to say hello.

16/06/2026

Talking about Fair Visa for Migrants workers. Ongoing debate at the

05/03/2026

Thank you to those who attended yesterday. A reminder that our AGM is in Luton tomorrow, please see details in poster.

Exciting update: we will have a member from Thompsons Solicitors tomorrow 12pm - 2pm (before AGM) In Seminar room 2 COMET. Come and have a chat to see what they offer and any advice on legal questions you have.

19/02/2026

Please be aware of your rights at work during Ramadan. Speak to one of your local reps if you need any support with this.

19/02/2026

Our Branch AGM is happening in 2 weeks. We have 2 dates for this to try and include as many of our members as possible. Members only need to attend 1, but you are welcome to join both if you wish. The agenda will be the same for both. Please see poster attached for more information about what is included. We look forward to seeing you there.

18/02/2026

Please follow the link if you are interested in attending this interactive webinar about safe staffing. There is information relating to Unisons campaign and it is always good to get as much feedback about people's experience in relation to staffing levels and how it affects you, as well as the patients you care for.

Staff shortages are placing unfair strain on you and your colleagues and putting patients at risk. So UNISON members across the UK are taking action.

Join our interactive seminar for UNISON members this Wednesday 18 February to hear more about our safe staffing campaign and share your experiences of unsafe staffing and its impact on you and your patients.

Find out more about our seminar series and sign up at unsn.uk/4ovbRFr