UNISON Cymru/Wales higher education lead Lynne Hackett

University workers need dedicated mental health training to support struggling students says latest Senedd report

University workers supporting people struggling in serious situations should have mental health training according to a Welsh Parliament report.

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University staff in Wales lack training to cope with rising number of students self-harming and threatening suicide says UNISON

A heart-breaking survey by UNISON Cymru/Wales has revealed university support staff in Wales lack training to cope with rising issues of student self-harm.

UNISON meets mental health minister to press the case for public service workers

Carmen Bezzina, UNISON Cymru Wales lead officer for mental health   UNISON last week met with Wales’ mental health minister, Eluned Morgan, to press the case for urgent and comprehensive mental support for any public service worker in need. The trade union says the Covid pandemic has placed unpreceded pressures on many public service workers […]

Mental health charity and union encourage Covid frontline workers to seek help

Public service workers in Wales are set to benefit from specialist mental health support provided by Mind Cymru.

‘Gaping holes’ in government mental health plan

Reacting to the UK health secretary’s announcement on mental health services today, UNISON Cymru/Wales accused the government of pursuing an unrealistic strategy. The trade union also said Jeremy Hunt MP was blind to the fact that the Conservative government’s own policies have had a detrimental effect on many people’s mental health. Carmen Bezzina, UNISON organiser […]

Prime Minister ‘missing the point’ on mental health

  Reacting to Prime Minister’s scheduled announcement on mental health today, UNISON Cymru/Wales accused the Government of lacking a comprehensive strategy to improve mental health services for the whole of society. The trade union said Theresa May was blind to the fact that the Conservative government’s own policies have had a detrimental effect on many […]