OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAVED

After months of uncertainty and silence UNISON was pleased to learn that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Board members employed in Occupational Health will not be sold off to private healthcare company CAPITA Healthcare Solutions.

UNISON regional organiser Matt Mclaughlin said, "Every union affected by this played their part, as did some local MSPs, but at the end of the day this was a decision for people power and common sense."

One UNISON member employed in the service said, "Excellent news. Thanks to UNISON and other unions we've come through this okay. Not only have we benefited from this but so have all NHS employees and ultimately patients too."

And Branch Secretary, Cathy Miller said, "UNISON members work hard providing and supporting the provision of front line services. Our members are getting hammered in some areas if they are on sick leave. An independent in-house occupational health team is crucial to ensuring that our members get the help and assistance they need if they are too ill to work."

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