Chancellor must use the budget to show social care really matters

The case for the wholesale reform of the UK care system has never been stronger

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

The government needs to get tough with care home operators ​not paying their share of tax

Unscrupulous employers are exploiting the UK care system and shifting profits offshore

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak with the red Budget box

‘Make it a workers’ budget,’ UNISON urges chancellor

General secretary to call for an end to the pay freeze, real living wage for care workers and proper investment in local government

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Providing care near the end of life, yet still undervalued and underpaid

Clap for carers was a ‘cute idea’, but care workers would rather be paid properly for what they do

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Gloved hand holding vial of COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccine booking system now open to frontline care workers in England

UNISON welcomes announcement that care workers who haven’t had a dose yet can make an appointment

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Outsourcing must end to restore public services

Privatisation and outsourcing have failed the public and workers

Article, News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘I wish the government understood’ – why carers need a real wage

UNISON is campaigning for carers to be paid a real living wage and here, care worker Gail explains just a little of why their work should be rewarded properly

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government must step in to prevent vaccine strong-arm tactics towards care staff

Companies should be informing not intimidating employees

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Celebrities back call for fair pay for care workers

Joanna Lumley and comedian Jo Brand want living wage for staff

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Now is the time to end this national scandal

Care workers need a living wage and the country needs a national care service. It’s time to Pay Fair for Care

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.