‘I can’t afford to retire’ – why carers need a living wage
Three out of four care workers don’t earn the living wage. UNISON vice president Sian Stockham is one of them and she’s leading the national fight to raise carers’ pay
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Overhauling care sector is the answer to staff shortages
High vacancy rates show system is broken
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Care workers deserve pay to reflect their value, says UNISON
Prime minister must fix social care for good
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Care funding must get through to those who need it, says UNISON
Ministers must get tough with care employers
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Government urged to act after major minimum wage win by homecare workers, says UNISON
Legal win has implication for thousands of workers
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Government mustn’t sleepwalk into further care home catastrophe, says UNISON
Plan needed for care homes and infection control fund must be extended
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Care home death toll highlights urgent need for reform, says UNISON
Sick pay for staff essential to limit spread
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More mental health support needed for health and care workers, says UNISON
Commenting on Labour’s plans published today (Monday) for a mental health package for NHS and care staff, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Health and care staff...
Care staff death rate a national scandal, says UNISON
Social care needs top-to-toe reform
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Care worker pay deductions must be tackled to stop hardship and control virus spread
Some workers going unpaid while following safety guidance
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