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Support Medical Care for Children by Professionals:
UNISON, GMB, and Unite are calling for urgent reform in the way healthcare is delivered in schools.
GMB’s 2025 survey found that 82% of their school members are providing healthcare support to pupils with medical conditions — something they never expected to do when they started their roles.
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15.02.26 Become a Blue Light Card Member
We all.know how hard it is with finances fir members. To help those who are eligible, access many discounts for one £4.99 payment covering 2 years membership, which is renewable. Membership includes those in social care and teachers.
Members access to over 15,000 discounts from national and local…
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Safety & Care For Your Eyes:
There are a number of things to look out for regarding your eyes in and out of work. Read the article
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/13/wear-shades-winter-follow-20-20-20-rule-experts-look-after-eyes?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Remember the any screen rule – 20 minutes, 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away !
Always refer to eye safety…
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Employers Rights Act made Royal Assent 18th December:
04.02.26 See update on the Rights Act.
Gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-lawsbringthe-world-of-work-into-the-21stcentury
ACAS
An historic win for working people
The Employment Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent and is officially the Employment Rights Act 2025 — a historic victory for trade unions and…
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Free Accidental Death Cover For Members:
Hurry to get some protection
https://insurance.gmbprotect.co.uk
Peace of Mind for You and Your Family
We’ve got you covered. One of the best perks of your GMB Union membership is our free insurance benefit, designed to support you when…
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02.02.26 Find Your Cheapest Fuel
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Government’s Fuel Finder scheme starting 02.02.2026. All fuel businesses for your vehicles are required to make their forecourt charges available within 30 minutes.
Use the App or Website for MyRac, PetrolPrices or Fuelio, to help you locate the cheapest forecourt near wherever you are.
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Join Us At Our Next Trade Stand March
Graham Forshaw set up at Tameside staff induction day Dukinfield Town Hall today (28th Jan).
For all those new comers to explore union membership and see how GMB can help them. Also highlighting how the local GMB reps accessibility and availability.
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Do you know about your Mobile Phone
Find coverage at your home from providers for your mobile and broadband use –
Txt 85075 using message INFO (To find if you are out of contract and ready to change to/search for a cheaper/better option)
Txt 65075 using the message PAC (To get…
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Organise on Tax Free State Pension
It’s not fair. More and more pensioners are being forced to hand back a chunk of their state pension through tax, so we’re standing up and saying ‘enough’.
Millions of struggling pensioners are already paying tax on their state pensions, but as pensions rise and the personal…
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Jess’s Rule to be promoted in all GP surgeries in England
You need to know this rule applies to help you and your loved ones.
This rule relates to where your medical condition has not been diagnosed by your GP on the 3rd visit. Your GP needs to look…