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Five people deeply connected to the care sector explain what it’s like now – and what a national care service would mean for them
A national care service and a fair pay agreement for care staff is the only answer.” Notes to editors: - UNISON is the UK’s […]
A UNISON event at parliament sought to ignite the political will in Westminster to make a national care service a reality
UNISON hosted the Fabian Society’s National Care Service Summit, bringing together stakeholders to discuss the practicalities of creating a national care service
The few that do will be more isolated and at even greater risk of exploitation. “But migrant workers are still very much needed. Ministers know this, yet don't seem to care. "A national care service […]
The meeting also agreed a statement condemning the resumption of violence in Gaza and calling for an immediate ceasefire
Curbing the migrant care workforce will cause utter disaster
Brought over here on false promises of a better life and charged dodgy fees that cost them their homes and savings. Some find they’re either overworked on 80 hours a week […]
The team leader of the Social Work Team of the Year testifies to the impact an integrated approach can have in the care system
Conference heard how, in Scotland, the government’s plans, though a ‘national care service’ in name […]
The event marked the launch of Support Guaranteed, a report commissioned by UNISON but produced independently by […]
A national care service would boost wages, put quality above profit-making and ensure everyone receives the support they need.
However, months went by and carers working for Integra Community Living Options did not see any extra money in their pay […]
Let’s show solidarity with members at St Monica Trust care homes, who are taking strike action as their employer tries to fire and rehire them