Unison Lothian Health Young Members

23/10/2026

📢 WELFARE NOT WARFARE | WAGES NOT WEAPONS! ✊

The UNISON Scotland Young Members’ Forum is proud to support the Welfare Not Warfare rally in Glasgow on Thursday 29th October, as part of the International Movement Against War speaking tour! 🌍

Across Europe, young people, students and trade unionists are taking a stand against cuts to public services, rising living costs and increased military spending.

💜 We’re encouraging all UNISON Scotland young members to come along, hear directly from international activists and trade unionists involved in these movements, and join the conversation about how we can build solidarity here in Scotland.

📍Adelaide Place Baptist Church, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ

📅 Thursday 29th October

⏰ 7pm

🎟️ FREE tickets available on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welfare-not-warfare-international-movement-against-war-rally-glasgow-tickets-2001775949752

Speakers include representatives from the trade union and anti-war movements across Europe, including Andrea Bradley (EIS General Secretary), Lindsey German (Stop the War) and Ulrike Eifler (German Trade Unions Against War).

At a time when young workers are facing increasing financial pressures and cuts to the services we rely on, it’s more important than ever that our voices are heard.

We hope to see lots of UNISON young members there! 💜✊

For more information, see the details shared by our affiliates at Stop the War Scotland, or contact Caitlin Lee, UNISON Scotland Young Members Support, at [email protected].

22/10/2026

14/10/2026

Happy International AHP Day to all of our amazing AHP members! Please know you are appreciated more than you know x

10/10/2026

30/09/2026

💜WELFARE AT WORK WEEK 2026, DEBT ADVICE💚

Money worries can affect anyone, and even a small change in circumstances can quickly turn a manageable situation into something that feels overwhelming.

As part of Welfare at Work Week, we’re highlighting the support available to UNISON members who may be struggling with debt or worried about their finances. 💷❤️

🤝 You don’t have to deal with debt alone.

UNISON members can access UNISON Debtline, a free debt advice service provided by trusted partner PayPlan. The service offers free and confidential advice to help members take control of their finances and work towards becoming debt free.

Support includes:

💬 Advice by phone, email, live chat or WhatsApp
🔒 Free, confidential support with no hidden charges
👤 A personal Case Officer who can provide advice and negotiate with the people you owe money to
📝 Help understanding your options, including manageable debt plans suited to your circumstances

For young members especially, dealing with bills, rent, credit and the rising cost of everyday life can sometimes feel daunting. Knowing where to turn for confidential, practical advice can make a real difference.

📞 UNISON Debtline: 0800 389 3302

🌐 Find out more: unsn.uk/debt

And remember, asking for support is nothing to be embarrassed about. If money worries are weighing on you, support is available. 💜💚

28/09/2026

💜💚 Welfare at Work Week 2026 is here! 💚💜

From 28th of September to 2nd of October, we’re marking Welfare at Work Week and shining a spotlight on There for You, UNISON’s welfare charity.

We all go through difficult times, and sometimes a little extra support can make a huge difference. There for You is there to support UNISON members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties, and Welfare at Work Week is a great opportunity to find out more about the help available. 🙌

🎉 And there’s a prize up for grabs!

Test your knowledge by taking part in the Welfare at Work 2026 Prize Quiz, and you could win a £20 voucher! 🎁

📱 Head to unsn.uk/waw-quiz or scan the QR code in the image to take part.

As young members, it’s important that we know what support is available to us, and that we spread the word so other members know they don’t have to struggle alone. 💚

💚 Know about it, share it, support it.
💜 There for You is there for UNISON members when they need it.

25/09/2026

✨Your UNISON membership, all in one place!✨

Have you activated your MyUNISON account on the new website? It’s an easy way to update your details, find support and discover ways to get involved. 💜💚

Here’s how to get started:

📱 Go to https://unison.org.uk/welcome-your-new-unison-website-and-member-portal and tap “Activate your account”

📧 Enter the email address you’d like UNISON to use to contact you

🪪 Link your membership with your name, membership number and date of birth

🔐 Create a password and add a mobile number to help keep your account secure

🎥 Need a hand? Watch the video for guidance:
https://ita01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsg.unison.org.uk%2Fc%2F14O5A8CsfkeIbI3CyKqTXDIhi4AA&data=05%7C02%7C%7C227db4d276d04492140208df1a97935d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639258910475455310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WEOceGMrunQDac7ajociTetpWZt7VHUqPhons2gyxKo%3D&reserved=0

Join UNISON join.unison.org.uk

15/09/2026

💜🎓 UNISON at QMU Welcome Week! 🎓💜

What a brilliant day at Queen Margaret University’s Welcome Week Freebies event today! 🙌✨

We had a fantastic time meeting and recruiting healthcare students into UNISON, chatting about the benefits of joining and the support available to them as they begin their journey into healthcare. 🩺💚

It was great to speak with so many students, answer questions, share what UNISON has to offer and welcome new healthcare student members into our union. 💜✊

And of course, we had a little extra help with recruitment today! 🐶🐾 Meet our new UNISON mascot, proudly wearing UNISON purple and doing a brilliant job of attracting attention to our stall. We think we may have found our newest recruiter! 😂💜

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, had a chat, picked up some freebies and joined us today. It was lovely meeting you all, and we wish all the healthcare students at QMU a fantastic year ahead! 🎓🌟

💜 Recruiting today, supporting the healthcare workforce of tomorrow, stronger together. 💚✊

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08/09/2026

💜🎓 UNISON Lothian Health at Freshers! 🎓💜

What a brilliant day at the Freshers Fair at Edinburgh Corn Exchange! 🙌 We loved meeting healthcare students and people working across health, having great conversations and spreading the word about UNISON.

💬 We were there to recruit new members, talk about workplace rights, answer questions and highlight the support and representation UNISON provides throughout your healthcare journey. It was fantastic to welcome some new members too! 💜

✨ And we’re not finished yet…

📍 Next stop, QMU Welcome Week Freebies Fair, Tuesday 15th September! 🎉

Come and find the UNISON Lothian Health team, say hello, grab some goodies 🎁 and find out more about joining us. Whether you’re studying healthcare or already working in health, we’d love to meet you!

💜 Your voice, your rights, your union, UNISON! ✊