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But a better way is possible. “Care workers are the beating heart of a system that should be able to look after everyone’s loved ones with […]

Ministers could have spared overseas care staff weeks of worry

A survey of social care workers conducted by UNISON revealed that: 77% of staff said that they would take more hours if they […]

Ministers haven’t said if their children and partners must leave. “These rules are not only inhumane but will plunge social care even deeper into crisis. “The care sector […]

"Social care was his brief, but he failed in his duty to keep thousands of vulnerable people and workers safe. His boast about a ‘protective ring’ was a complete fiction. "If there are any lessons […]

But migrant workers are now propping up the broken care system. "Many overseas care workers have paid extortionate […]

Mr Hancock failed in his responsibility to provide enough PPE, testing and paid leave for care workers who needed to self-isolate. He was warned by UNISON, repeatedly, about the need for sick pay and […]

The union says the finding, from a survey of more than 300 domiciliary care workers across England, reveals employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws. As a result […]

A new report from the Fabian Society was launched at Westminster last week

It’s time for change. Social care should become part of a nationally recognised institution, as respected as the NHS

UNISON responds to archbishops’ report calling for reform of social care

UNISON responds to Keir Starmer’s speech on Labour’s plans for the NHS and social care

Vacancy rates are rocketing because care workers are underpaid for a difficult and skilled job.

Low wages and inadequate sick pay to blame for thousands of care workers quitting

In the motion care worker members gave heartfelt testimony of their experiences working throughout the pandemic