Are targets getting you down?

Are targets getting you down?

Earlier this week UNISON called for a “full and thorough investigation” into claims of “harassment and bullying” at Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust.

“Our members took a brave step by reporting to the CQC that they were being bullied and harassed by senior managers to falsify records relating to cancer patients. They raised their concerns repeatedly and in emails to senior managers, right up to the chief executive, but they were ignored.” Christina McAnea Head of Health UNISON”

Barnet UNISON learnt this week that social workers working in Learning Disabilities were set a number of targets one of which included each social worker having to make a £42,000 saving on service user care packages they assess this year.

UNISON has escalated its request for a meeting (next week) to discuss these arbitrary targets which have been unilaterally imposed without any discussions with staff or trade unions.

If you are feeling under pressure to meet targets or you have concerns about implications of these targets on service users and their families please contact the UNISON office.