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Simon Blake: mental health at work
Simon Blake · 11 May 2021
As the nation faces a mental health crisis amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees…
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Philippa Childs, head of Bectu · 10 May 2021
The 10th-16th May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, a great time to evaluate mental…
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Why it’s time to show gatekeeping the door
Sand Owsnett · 10 May 2021
As members of a trade union, we have to work to ensure that equality and inclusion are…
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What does a mentally healthy workplace look like? 
Chris Warburton and Stuart Hill · 9 May 2021
Mental health has been an increasingly high-profile issue in recent years.
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Making up for pension savings drawn during the pandemic
Stewart Mott · 7 May 2021
Prospect pensions officer Stewart Mott responds to a member query about making up for…
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Systematic change is needed to achieve dignity at work
Philippa Childs, head of Bectu · 6 May 2021
Resource must be allocated if harassment is to end, says Bectu head Philippa Childs…
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Reducing flood risk and improving the environment
23 April 2021
Prospect rep Jon Hollis reveals how his work on the frontline of the climate emergency, as a…
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Creating inclusion in the Fire Service
19 March 2021
Dawn Whittaker is a Prospect member with a story. She is currently the Chief Fire Officer at East…
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Choose to Challenge this International Women’s Day
Philippa Childs, head of Bectu · 8 March 2021
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge, and…
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Will we pay the price for the Budget’s lack of ambition?
Mike Clancy · 5 March 2021
This week’s budget lacks ambition and, despite some good measures, falls short of…
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