Christina McAnea says government must act now to overhaul broken system where staff are paid a pittance
Christina McAnea says government must act now to overhaul broken system where staff are paid a pittance
Christina McAnea says employers must use extra infection control cash to support staff
Commenting on the publication yesterday (Thursday) of the health and social care white paper, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Scaling back the damaging internal market that forces the NHS to compete against itself and the private sector can’t happen soon enough. “Eight years ago, the then government was warned its changes wouldn’t work and would […]
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 […]
Care work is fulfilling but tough and isn’t to be taken on a whim
Government must guarantee staff can work additional hours or get compensation for lost wages
“The vast majority of workers will also be left with next to nothing save for a small increase in the minimum wage. These […]
“Ministers says they appreciate care workers, but gratitude won’t keep the wolf from the door. “Care can be tough, emotionally […]
That old ‘normal’ for public service workers was unsafe. It was being underappreciated, underpaid and undervalued. There can be no going back to […]
Christina McAnea says shameful employment practices and low wages need tackling
Care workers looked after older and disabled people in the midst of a pandemic, often without the right PPE, and […]
Despite the gradual return to normal, Covid-19 is still a real and present danger in care homes. Staff have been deeply affected by the virus and will continue to face significant challenges as the rest of the country opens back up. The government has announced a £600m infection control fund to help stop the spread […]
Poor government decision making at the heart of problems
Fundamental reform is needed to create a system fit for the future
"Vulnerable residents and care workers looking after them have been left to fight the disease alone. Many staff still don't have […]