Why we’re campaigning for a real living wage in care
Why we’re campaigning for a real living wage in care
Government ministers must improve care pay if they’re to succeed in filling huge numbers of vacancies, UNISON says today. The government has launched a new recruitment campaign ‘Care for Others. 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 […]
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.
The need for a new national care service grows more pressing with each passing day.
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
We’ve got some highly skilled staff and highly dependent service users.” Sarah’s organisation provides supported accommodation to adults with learning difficulties. Under lockdown conditions […]
UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths
“It is going to be a big change. This signing is really a step in the right direction.” Mr Robinson said the branch recognises […]
Strike action on hold pending further talks
It is being driven by a £1.5m cash boost from the council to commissioned organisations that supply care staff – on the condition that the money means employees will receive a proper […]