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Care workers must have their first vaccination today (Thursday) to beat the government's deadline of 11 […]

The government’s failure to deal with ​the growing staffing ​crisis in social care ​risks worsening the mounting mental health toll on workers, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says £5.3bn promised comes nowhere near what’s needed

Christina McAnea says government wrong to focus on funding before reform

“We know that better rates of pay for care workers mean that fewer people leave their jobs, which allows them to build up better and longer lasting […]

Donna Rowe-Merriman says measure will do more harm than good

Care workers must also be fairly rewarded for their skill and dedication.” Notes to editors […]

Christina McAnea responds to Public Accounts Committee report

The findings – from over 4,000 workers in the UK, including those in care homes and out in the community – also show employees face […]

The union says the findings – based on responses from over 4,000 workers across the UK, including those in care homes and out in the community – suggest forcing care […]

The government needs to find the resources to reward workers properly after a nightmare year and prevent experienced staff from walking.” Employment rights […]

Plan to fix care is needed right now

Serious investment and radical proposals will drive up standards and ensure care workers are treated and paid fairly.”   Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s largest […]

UNISON and Mencap write to Boris Johnson urging investigation into sleep-in pay

Care workers will make the case for a real living wage direct to Essex County Council candidates today as part of an online Citizens Assembly. They are joining more than 100 community leaders seeking a number of commitments from candidates, including making the council an accredited Living Wage organisation, and ensuring all care contracts in […]