NEWS Wed 28 Jan 2015
MiP responds to Jeremy Hunt's offer on pay for NHS in England
Industrial action on Thursday suspended after intensive negotiations between trade unions and the DH lead to a pay offer
NEWS Mon 26 Jan 2015
Health unions in discussions while preparations for Thursday’s strike continue
Preparations continue for the industrial action to demand fair pay in the NHS in England, starting with a 12 hour strike this Thursday, 29 January. Jeremy Hunt could put an end to this today by making a fair offer to the unions.
NEWS Mon 05 Jan 2015
Monday 9 February 12.30 - 4.30pm, Southampton
MiP and Big Difference Company are hosting this free seminar for healthcare managers at University Hospital Southampton. Participants will discuss effective patient engagement and personal resilience. Places are still available, so click through for details
MiP BLOG Tue 23 Dec 2014
Jon Restell reflects on a busy year for MiP members and considers what we must do in 2015
It’s been a tough year for the NHS – which means it’s been tough for our members and their union. But looking back we can take pride with much. Looking forward, we’ve got our work cut out in 2015, especially as the NHS will be a top issue in the general election campaign.
MiP BLOG Fri 12 Dec 2014
MiP chair Zoeta Manning explains why we’re campaigning for respect
MiP has teamed up with the Health Service Journal to tackle head on unfair attacks on managers in the upcoming general election, wherever they arise in the UK. Traditional manager-bashing peaks at this time. It’s wrong and we won’t be taking it on the chin.
MEDIA CENTRE Thu 04 Dec 2014
MiP and Health Service Journal challenge ‘scapegoating’ of NHS managers
Leading clinicians and patient campaigners have joined us to call for a change in attitude towards NHS managers during the run-up to the general election, claiming “unfair criticism is “damaging to the interests of patients.”
MEDIA CENTRE Mon 24 Nov 2014
MiP and other NHS unions call on Hunt to treat NHS workers fairly
It’s not easy for NHS workers to take strike action – but it’s the only way to get our message across. The Government should listen to the independent pay review bodies and pay NHS staff a fair pay rise – they did it for other public service workers.
MiP BLOG Fri 21 Nov 2014
Jon Restell blogs about a friend, mentor and comrade
'Ray had a positive, direct personal impact on me and on many other people. Our horizons were stretched, our self belief strengthened and our lives enriched. That’s not a bad legacy for anyone.'