UNISON opinion: Let’s talk about flex

By UNISON acting head of health and chair of the NHS Staff Council, Helga Pile
The right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
Every request considered fairly – whatever the role, whatever the reason.
These were the rights secured by the NHS Staff Council back in 2021 for everyone employed by the NHS.
There was huge willingness around the table to get them in place, because unions, employers and members all know what a positive difference flexible working can make. F