Commenting on a report published today (Tuesday) by the Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care that calls for an overhaul of England’s care system, UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said:
“A new radical approach for social care is long overdue. The current fragmented and privatised system is unfit to meet the needs of everyone who relies upon it.
“What’s urgently required is a national care service that’s fully funded, pays staff a fair wage and delivers world-class support.
“This demands a bold approach from government, not yet another bodged ‘repair’ job. Ministers must show the political will needed to mend the broken system.”
Notes to editors:– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.Media contacts:Sophie Goodchild M: 07767 325595 E: s.goodchild@unison.co.uk
Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
