Decisive and long-term plan needed to solve social care staffing crisis, says UNISON

UNISON responds to Keir Starmer’s speech on Labour’s plans for the NHS and social care

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Boost wages to reform broken ‘bargain-basement’ social care system, says UNISON   

Vacancy rates are rocketing because care workers are underpaid for a difficult and skilled job.

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Pay key to solving crisis in social care, says UNISON

Low wages and inadequate sick pay to blame for thousands of care workers quitting

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UNISON commits to campaign for a national care service

In the motion care worker members gave heartfelt testimony of their experiences working throughout the pandemic

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Government must bring back COVID funding to safeguard ‘lives and livelihoods’, says UNISON       

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

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Fixing broken social care system would be best tribute to staff, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says day of remembrance must be catalyst for positive change

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Dithering over social care must end immediately with a proper pay boost for workers

Care shortages having serious impact on vulnerable

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Staffing levels in care ‘dangerously low’ with dying residents denied dignified end, says UNISON survey  

Survey shows staff having to choose between supporting residents in final hours and needs of other residents

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Double-jab rule risks care collapse, says UNISON

Christina McAnea warns of staffing catastrophe ahead of double-jab deadline

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Urgent action needed to fix care staffing, says UNISON

Pay hike and total overhaul required

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