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Local government delegates debate motions on social care and the importance of bringing the entire sector back in-house

Covid spread like wildfire as untested but positive patients were discharged from hospitals

Delegates told conference that is it ‘shameful’ that, throughout the pandemic, social care workers were exposed to deadly risks without appropriate PPE. Before the pandemic, the social care […]

No one with Covid should be going in to work

UNISON has discovered cases of care home employers trapping overseas nurses in exploitative workplaces and charging them thousands of pounds if they try to leave

This is yet another government policy without substance.

These ill-thought-out rules have worsened the staffing crisis hampering the NHS and social care and caused significant upset. 

UNISON’s general secretary on a ‘challenging and demanding year’ as the union continued to navigate the pandemic – and her goals moving forward

“There’s no solution to pressing staff shortages or poverty pay for care workers. Nor does it tackle the money leaking out of care into the pockets of wealthy shareholders or make […]

Slick ad campaign glosses over exploitation and lack of sick pay

It’s high time for a decent wage boost for all care workers. “There’s been much talk but not ​nearly enough action on funding social care. ​Without […]

Date

3 November 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm

Location

GoToWebinar

UNISON and MiP present our first webinar designed for social care managers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from our specialist speakers, share your concerns on the key issues you are facing at work and find out more about how your union can support your learning! Speakers – Gavin Edwards, Senior National Officer, UNISON […]

“A significant funding boost and a pay rise for care workers are needed urgently, along with a care service that mirrors the NHS.” Notes to editors:   […]

For instance, according to the TUC two million workers in the UK aren’t eligible for sick pay, a situation exacerbated by “austerity, underfunding of […]

Social care, young workers, long COVID A busy conference session saw delegates vote to shorten debates in order to get […]