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It’s time for change. Social care should become part of a nationally recognised institution, as respected as the NHS

A new report from the Fabian Society was launched at Westminster last week

Christina McAnea and Professor Martin Green warn more staff could quit unless infection control fund is reinstated

Central rather than local government funding needed

Christina McAnea warns of ‘catastrophic’ staffing crisis unless government abandons draconian policy

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

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

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

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 […]

From making the argument for PPE for key workers, to ensuring that members can work safely from home, the role of the health and safety rep has […]

At the same time, care workers are struggling on low pay – sometimes less than the legal minimum wage. It is no wonder, he said […]

Whilst UNISON enjoyed the sun and the World Cup as much as the next union, we also didn’t let them stop us working as hard as ever on behalf of our members. Here are just some of our highlights from July

The strike, by residential care workers in Bath and North East Somerset, runs from 8am on Wednesday 6 June to 8am on Thursday 7 June. It is […]

North-East council becomes the latest to commit itself to UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter