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

Never again should the concerns of staff​, unions and employers be ignored

Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers

Christina McAnea says complete overhaul needed so no one is left unprotected again

‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated’

‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated: paid living wages, with proper job security and career structures.’

New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site

UNISON members from across the UK have been telling us about the immense emotional toll that the coronavirus pandemic is having upon them. We know that our members are often the only person present at the death of clients and care home residents, who may be people they’ve known and cared for over many years, and have then had […]

The union also called on the government to clamp down on profiteering to stop some firms inflating prices for life-saving kit – and to immediately suspend VAT duties payable […]

Joint unions warned that previous advice from Scotland’s chief nursing officer increased risks for home and social carers

"I drive to visit them in their homes to give them personal care, wash them, change their clothes and help with cooking and shopping.” “Everybody is worried about the virus […]

Community conference sets out key policies in social care, housing, health and safety and much more

Care and health workers have been told that their roles will be returning to Bath and North East Somerset Council

Seminar hears that government has been in office for almost 10 years, yet has not even produced a green paper on social care

Vulnerable people and care workforce should not face uncertainty