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Unless wages rise in social care, the sector’s problems will never be fixed, says UNISON 

The social care sector won't get back on its feet and deliver the support needed by millions if it can't pay the rates needed to attract, keep and […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Solving NHS and care crisis must involve proper workforce plan, says UNISON

Pay and proper planning is key to fixing NHS and social care

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON comments on NHS Confederation’s call for better funding for social care

The desperate shortage of workers and huge funding shortfall is placing the entire system at risk of collapse. The focus cannot be profit […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Care workers in Wales must get decent sick pay before winter hits

Thousands of care workers in Wales are facing a double whammy of sky-high bills and the threat of poverty after the latest government decision on sick pay, warns public services union UNISON. Care workers in Wales will not receive any top up to their sick pay if they have to self-isolate from the end of […]

News, Uncategorized on the UNISON Cymru/Wales site.

Government must take responsibility for the NHS and social care workforce crisis, says UNISON  

Only last week ministers could have acted to stop the exodus of porters, healthcare assistants and other NHS staff with an above-inflation wage rise. But chose not to. “Instead, the […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Underfunded adult social care will continue to lose staff unless ministers act, says UNISON

  “Supermarkets are paying better rates without the stress, so it’s no surprise that people are jumping ship. “Nothing […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

How to use social care to rebuild the economy

And, crucially, a properly funded social care system is vital to women: not only do they make up the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Country needs a new government, not just a change of PM

Cabinet shares responsibility with Boris Johnson for state of the UK

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Conference affirms there should be no profiteering from social care

They had been “ignored by most people and politicians” until the preventable deaths that followed when vulnerable people were discharged […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Suffolk care workers to lobby councillors for fair pay

Social care workers in Suffolk are taking their campaign for fair pay straight to county councillors on Thursday with a rally outside council headquarters. Union UNISON has organised the demonstration to persuade councillors to support a motion recognising the vital work of social care staff. The motion, proposed by Labour’s Sandy Martin, calls on Suffolk […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Social care working group

Date
26 May 2022 5:00pm–6:00pm

Social care is in crisis – for staff and those relying on it. But if care workers get together we can transform the sector. Join our working group to discuss ways we can improve pay and conditions in the Eastern region. At this meeting we are going to focus on the current cost of living […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

High Court rules that government orders to discharge untested Covid patients was illegal, says UNISON

But ministers' actions in the early days of the pandemic meant the exact opposite. "Covid spread like wildfire as untested but positive patients were […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Care workers put their lives on the line for £8.72 an hour during COVID

Delegates told conference that is it ‘shameful’ that, throughout the pandemic, social care workers were exposed to deadly risks without appropriate PPE. Before the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Somerset decision risks Covid care home spread, says UNISON  

“Covid tore through care homes in the early days of the pandemic and many lives were lost. This must never happen again. “Earlier this week high-street […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Stand up for social care in Suffolk

Date
19 May 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Join UNISON and put pressure on Suffolk County Council to: Pay at least the real living wage to all care workers, Secure full sick pay for care workers, Provide paid training and development opportunities for this sector. Bring your flags and whistles and lets show some support for your care workers in Suffolk! Speakers Sandy […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.