The Dilnot proposals the last government promised to implement, although not perfect, at least involved the pooling of risk. Their new […]
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UNISON Cymru/Wales writes to all country’s councils on International Women’s Day
All local authorities in England should be allowed to keep a greater share than they do currently of business rates so they can afford to fund social care properly, says UNISON today (Wednesday). The union is urging the government to grant councils better terms along similar lines to a deal agreed earlier this month with […]
Research reveals the pressure on councils
Responding to TUC analysis published today (Tuesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Homecare workers are under severe pressure to provide top-notch – and often intimate – care, while building vital personal relationships with the people they care for. “But with many on zero-hours contracts, it makes it a lot likelier they won’t be regularly caring for the […]
UNISON will continue to campaign for vital local services to be properly funded after successful day of action focused on social care raised awareness with MPs