Early Help survey on redesign proposals
For UNISON members in WSCC CYPL Take the survey! West Sussex County Council is proposing a series of changes to the Early Help service including …
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Changes to shielding advice
You may have heard that the government is changing its shielding advice for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19. It is advising …
Branch makes its nominations for NEC elections
The National Executive Council runs UNISON and determines the union it will be. Three branch members are standing in this year’s elections: Dan Sartin, Branch …
Vinit Sobti: a tribute
The branch is very sad to have to report the death of one of our members from Covid-19. Vinit Sobti was a Teaching Assistant at St Anthony’s special school in Chichester. Vinit was only 40 years old. He was known to be a kind, gentle and caring person. He worked …
Locking out learning disabilities, locking in inequality
A coalition of carers, parents, service users and organisations that support disabled people has produced an excellent report on the value of day support services. …
Centenary House closure: take our survey
TAKE THE SURVEY! Centenary House Durrington (CHD), now more commonly known as Centenary House Worthing, is due to close in August 2021. This will mean major changes for members, how they work and potentially their contract of employment during 2021. UNISON is in discussions with WSCC, and has secured representation …
CYPL working practices
To UNISON members working in CYPL If on Tuesday 16th March you received an email titled ‘Covid-19 adjustment to working practices’ sent on behalf of Dan Ruaux, Jenny Boyd and Linda Steele, UNISON has the following reminder. UNISON wishes to remind its members that they should still take their own …
Supporting Social Workers in 2021 – new digital guide
The Supporting Social Workers in 2021 Guide has been produced in collaboration between UNISON and Community Care and comes as a direct result of what …
Branch AGM – register now to win great prizes!
All members of UNISON West Sussex are invited to attend our virtual branch AGM! Register for Branch AGM 2021 We will be holding our AGM …
Early Help proposals and consultation
West Sussex County Council is proposing a series of changes to the Early Help service including to: Maintain Early Help services from 11 of our …