Clampdown on rogue bosses is good news for exploited overseas care staff

Changes are welcome step to improving conditions for vital staff

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Bringing the NHS back to full health must begin with a focus on staff

Nothing short of a complete reset will do.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Only fairer wages and a national care service can solve the growing crisis in social care

Fair pay needed to begin solving recruitment problems

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘Doom loop’ in health and care must stop

The previous government was guilty of neglecting care.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

14 years of the Tories – social care

UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards describes how the Conservatives have brought social care to its knees

Skills boot camps for the unemployed a desperate attempt to distract from government failings

Forcing unemployed into care jobs with poor wages is not the answer

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

Raising pay is crucial step in ending social care crisis

Fair pay agreement is best way forward

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Government’s approach to care visas allows dodgy employers to exploit migrant staff

If ministers had even a basic grasp of the sector, they would have reformed it long ago.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Government neglect of care has led to low level of public satisfaction, says UNISON

Commenting on the findings from the British Social Attitudes Survey, published by the King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust which show falling levels of public satisfaction with social care, UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said:

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

Care has gone into a tailspin under this government

Next government must make social care a priority

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.