The crisis in adult social care is set to worsen due to a growing funding gap, UNISON has told the Communities and Local Government Committee.
The article UNISON gives evidence on growing social...
The public willingness to accept cuts to public services is 'exhausted'
The article Tide is turning against government’s austerity programme, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National...
Ethical Care Charter commits council to living wage and not using zero-hours contracts or 15-minute visits, giving dignity to vulnerable people
The article Milton Keynes signs up to UNISON ethical...
UNISON, Britain’s largest public sector union, has reacted angrily to the decision of social care provider Anheddau Cyf, to dismiss its entire staff of 300 people and re-engage them only if they...
Northern Ireland regional secretary Patricia McKeown says announcement that two of seven Four Seasons homes have been bought by local companies comes as a source of relief to the residents and the...
UNISON informed that company plans to close seven care homes across Northern Ireland
The article Four Seasons homes closure first appeared on the UNISON site.
T works as a night awake care assistant in a residential home for the elderly.
The article The Trade Union Bill: T’s story first appeared on the UNISON site.
Commenting on the warning today (Monday), from the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, that dignified care social care for the elderly will be at...
New guidance from government advisors the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) could see a real improvement in the standard of homecare delivered across the UK, but longer visits...
Gita Paul was born in Lithuania and came to the UK in 2005 as a 20-year-old looking for work.
The article Gita’s story first appeared on the UNISON site.