Search Results for “Local government” tagged homecare

Scottish council marks world social care day by committing to ehtical care

UNISON’s ethical care charter calls for ‘an end to care by the minute; an end to care by the pound; and end to zero hours contracts’

We're faced by a government determined to cut, and so one of our first aims must be to make the argument for a fair society and […]

The Yorkshire city is also one of the largest local authorities to back the charter, which it signed on May Day. The charter is part of the union's […]

Care Certificate materials Care Certificate standards [PDF] UNISON in healthcare UNISON in local government Key issue […]

Carers not paid minimum wage, charged 17,000% interest on petrol and risk £500 accident penalty

Today’s Kingsmill Report on working conditions in the UK care sector is a comprehensive programme of recommendations that would begin to redress the exploitation of the homecare workforce

They are also fighting to preserve a service to some of the most vulnerable people in society and I want to show our admiration and solidarity for a brave and principled group of people

Industrial action to come as Glasgow City Council wants staff to take on more responsibilities while increasing shift length and cutting pay

On 4 May voters will have their say in local government elections in England and Wales and council elections in Scotland. As well as those, the people of […]

"A growing number of local authorities realise that decent pay, training and working standards for care workers means better […]

“This shows just how little local authorities value care staff who do such a vital job looking after the elderly and disabled […]

At a time when jobs are constantly being cut, it can't feel safe to speak the truth. That's where UNISON can help, speaking on behalf of our members, voicing their concerns with employers. Here three […]

“Our government and our country must show they care about those who care for our loved ones,” he added. Care […]

And it shows just how little some local authorities value care staff doing such a vital job. Councils shouldn’t be awarding contracts […]