Why we’re campaigning for a real living wage in care
Why we’re campaigning for a real living wage in care
Make a Difference’ to boost the number of workers in adult social care as existing staff are forced to take time off to self-isolate or recover from […]
Dozens of elderly people, including those with dementia, will now have to find somewhere else to live as Derbyshire County Council confirms it will close seven care homes. Residents at the homes in Sandiacre, West Hallam, Clowne, Tibshelf, Brimington, New Mills and Bakewell will be forced to move out by September 2022. Derbyshire County Council’s […]
Government money not enough to fix broken care system.
"Until care jobs pay decent wages and offer worthwhile careers, the sector is always going to struggle to […]
Care shortages having serious impact on vulnerable
Survey shows staff having to choose between supporting residents in final hours and needs of other residents
Christina McAnea warns of staffing catastrophe ahead of double-jab deadline
Plan to fix care is needed right now
Poor government decision making at the heart of problems
‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated: paid living wages, with proper job security and career structures.’
UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths
A big change for homecare workers in Knowsley
Strike action on hold pending further talks
The move means that home care assistants – who are often some of the lowest-paid people in the city – will see their wage rise to £8.75 an hour, which is the Manchester […]