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Supreme Court sleep-in appeal decision is blow for ​everyone in social care, says UNISON        

Christina McAnea says government must act now to overhaul broken system where staff are paid a pittance

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Additional money for social care must be used to support staff who self-isolate, says UNISON 

Christina McAnea says employers must use extra infection control cash to support staff

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Undoing the NHS market a necessary step, but absence of a plan for social care disappointing

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 […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Pay staff fairly to tackle care recruitment crisis

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 […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Pay staff fairly to tackle care recruitment crisis

Care work is fulfilling but tough and isn’t to be taken on a whim

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘One job’ rule without pay pledge could plunge care staff into poverty and put residents at risk

Government must guarantee staff can work additional hours or get compensation for lost wages

Article, News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Care workers left high and dry by chancellor

“The vast majority of workers will also be left with next to nothing save for a ​small increase in the minimum wage. These […]

News on the UNISON South West site.

Overhauling care sector is the answer to staff shortages

“Ministers says they appreciate care workers, but gratitude won’t keep the wolf from the door. “Care can be tough, emotionally […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Blog: A union with plenty to shout about

That old ‘normal’ for public service workers was unsafe. It was being underappreciated, underpaid and undervalued. There can be no going back to […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Self-isolating and sick care staff need proper pay, says UNISON 

Christina McAnea says shameful employment practices and low wages need tackling

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

New TUC research shows a national care system is needed fast

Care workers looked after older and disabled people in the midst of a pandemic, often without the right PPE, and […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Work in social care? We want to hear from you!

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Prime Minister should take responsibility and not blame others for care home failings

Poor government decision making at the heart of problems

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

A national care service is the only way to prevent more deaths

Fundamental reform is needed to create a system fit for the future

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

New care home death figures show government claims of protecting the sector ​ring hollow

"Vulnerable residents and ​care workers looking after them have been left to fight the disease alone. Many staff still don't have […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.