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.

Undoing the NHS market a necessary step, but absence of a plan for social care disappointing

A well-funded national care service that mirrors the NHS is needed now

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.

‘Stand up for care workers!’ is the passionate call from UNISON rally

Rally hears speakers from across the political spectrum, together with NGOs and celebrities, calling for social care to treated on a par with the NHS

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Vote for your health heroes

‘Now, more than ever, it’s vitally important that the work of the entire NHS family is recognised and celebrated’, says UNISON

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘I can’t afford to retire’ – why carers need a living wage

Three out of four care workers don’t earn the living wage. UNISON vice president Sian Stockham is one of them and is leading the fight to raise carers’ pay

‘I can’t afford to retire’ – why carers need a living wage

Three out of four care workers don’t earn the living wage. UNISON vice president Sian Stockham is one of them and she’s leading the national fight to raise carers’ pay

Article on the UNISON National site.

Carers need practical support more than applause

Applause and appreciation do not replace pay and practical support for our public service workers

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government must end poverty pay for care staff, says UNISON

Overwhelming public support for social care worker wage rise

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Time for fair wage for social care workers on ‘forgotten frontline’, says new coalition       

Christina McAnea says immediate emergency support fund needed to guarantee wage boost for workers

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.