Care workers in the South East  still not getting regular Covid tests, says UNISON

Care home staff in the South East are still not receiving weekly Covid tests despite government promises, according to a survey published by UNISON.      ​Almost one in ten (8%) ​of employees in residential care, who look after people aged over 65 and those with dementia, say they’ve not had regular swab checks.       This fails to fulfil a government pledge that these staff would be tested every seven days for the virus.      […]

Southampton District branch notches up a win in battle for care homes

UNISON campaign sees council significantly change direction and pledge no compulsory redundancies