Government ministers must improve care pay if they’re to succeed in filling huge numbers of vacancies, UNISON says today. The government has launched a new recruitment campaign ‘Care for Others. 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 […]
“Eight years ago, the then government was warned its changes wouldn’t work and would tie the NHS up in needless competition and contract drafting. Yet […]
Christina McAnea says employers must use extra infection control cash to support staff
UNISON will now push for a change in the law so sleep-in shifts count as working time. The union is also urging employers and local […]
Christina McAnea says National Audit Office’s concerns are ‘hugely significant’
Mandatory jabs are the wrong approach and a massive distraction.
UNISON is supporting the event organised by Citizens Essex, a chapter of community organisation Citizens UK. Research from the Living Wage Foundation suggests that 71% of care workers in […]
“Today, we’re joining UNISON to urge the Prime Minister to change minimum wage legislation. Ultimately, the government’s reforms must include properly funding […]
Gavin Edwards says social care should be equal in excellence to the NHS
Plan to fix care is needed right now
Much-needed reforms missing from parliamentary agenda
Gavin Edwards says forced vaccination could make recruitment and retention crisis worse
Case studies (all names have been changed): -Maria supports people with mental health issues. She had to isolate for two weeks in March […]
Christina McAnea responds to Public Accounts Committee report
Christina McAnea says Boris Johnson hasn’t delivered nearly two years on from pledge
