NI Amb Service Unison Branch

Station Annual Leave Quota Communique out now on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/niasunisonbran… and on our website: niasunison.com/station-annual… and out on our Email Newsletter.

THE JOB PEOPLE DON’T SEE The public see the ambulance arrive. They rarely see what staff carry home afterwards. The difficult calls. The deaths. The trauma. The constant pressure to move immediately to the next incident as if nothing happened. Behind every radio transmission and every uniform is a human being absorbing experiences most people will never witness in a lifetime. 🚑 Mental injuries are still injuries. 🚑 Psychological trauma is real. 🚑 Support should never be treated as a luxury. THE PRESSURE NEVER STOPS Ambulance staff continue to face: • Increasing demand • Delays outside hospitals • Fatigue from shift overruns • Abuse and violence from the public • Pressure to keep going despite exhaustion Burnout does not happen overnight. It builds slowly through repeated exposure to stress without adequate recovery or support. No member of staff should feel guilty for struggling under conditions that would impact anyone. CHECK IN WITH YOUR CREW Mental Health Awareness Week is not about slogans. It is about recognising the reality staff face every single day. Please check in with your colleagues. Ask how they are really doing. Listen without judgement. Sometimes the strongest thing someone can hear is: “You’re not carrying this alone.” #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #AmbulanceStaff #ItsOkayToTalk #NHS #UNISON #ScottishAmbulanceService

Ambulance staff don’t walk out lightly. When frontline crews say enough is enough, people should listen. Paramedics & EMTs staff across Ireland deserve safe staffing, fair pay & proper working conditions. Solidarity from @amb_ni with Unite members standing up for the service

Ambulance staff don’t walk out lightly. When frontline crews say enough is enough, people should listen. Paramedics & EMTs staff across Ireland deserve safe staffing, fair pay & proper working conditions. Solidarity from @amb_ni with SIPTU members standing up for the service

Annual Leave Update: NIAS Ops Management has agreed to revert to the original annual leave process. Requests for leave between 1–6 weeks should now be submitted via RMC again, pending further discussions with Staff Side. Members will be updated on any significant developments

UNISON has raised concerns with senior managers over changes to annual leave requests—especially within 6 weeks. The Trust says it’s to maximise quotas, but we’re escalating to ensure staff aren’t disadvantaged. Ongoing concerns around leave access and staff wellbeing remain.

Our frontline teams are trained in the best ways to safely pass other motorists when driving under emergency conditions (on blue lights and sirens).   Please try not to panic if an emergency vehicle approaches you – but remember these key tips: londonambulance.nhs.uk/about-us/what-…

All members are invited to attend the Annual AGM of the NIAS UNISON Branch. * Updates on branch activities & achievements * Opportunity to raise issues & have your voice heard * Election of branch officers/stewards for 2026 * Discussion on workplace matters and union priorities

UNISON NIAS Branch AGM 2026 The AGM will be a hybrid meeting. If you wish to attend in person, please come to UNISON HQ, Galway House, York Street, Belfast. Alternatively, Zoom joining details are below. Meeting ID: 850 5833 7877 Passcode: AGM2026 Your Voice. Your Union.

The AGM will be a hybrid meeting. If you wish to attend in person, please come to UNISON HQ, Galway House, York Street, Belfast. Alternatively, Zoom joining details are below. Meeting ID: 850 5833 7877 Passcode: AGM2026 Your Voice. Your Union. Your Future — Attend the AGM.

UNISON are calling for all staff working in operational roles to be given the option to retire earlier. If you work in one of these roles, UNISON wants to hear from you. Click the link below to complete our survey. survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90989525/UN…

"We hear you: Communication needs to improve! 📢 A huge thank you to the UNISON members who’ve already shared their feedback on our branch comms, but we know there are many more voices out there. Fill in the form today to let us know what to do!👍 Link: forms.gle/9AW3v6xp91Mb3j…

Unison will be hosting a webinar featuring a guest speaker on how children and young people experience and respond to climate change in relation to the mental health impact of climate change on children & young people. learning.unison.org.uk/events/mental-…

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Be the voice of your workplace! 📢 NIAS UNISON is looking for new Stewards & Reps to join our team. Help us stand up for your colleagues, protect your rights, and make a real difference. Full training & support provided. Ready to step up? DM us! 🤝✊ #NIAS #Unison #JoinUs

Newly Qualified Paramedics: Why Your Voice Matters — and Why UNISON Needs You

From the front lines to the control room and everywhere in between, NIAS UNISON members are the backbone of our service. We want to ensure our branch communications are working for everyone. ✅ Take the survey here: forms.gle/AFweWcY8L5i4X6…