Staff at Care Quality Commission to strike in dispute over pay
Workers at the Care Quality Commission are to strike in a dispute over pay. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said more than 90 of its members employed by
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NHS Workforce Plan ‘achingly vague’ with no ambition or detail whatsoever, Adam Kay says
The NHS Workforce Plan is “achingly vague” when it comes to how the health service will retain staff and should mention the “crucial” matter of pay, according to former doctor
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Adult social care workforce growing but ‘significant pressure’ remains, says report
The adult social care workforce in England has begun to grow again, according to new research which found vacancies are down slightly while the number of filled roles has risen.
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Leading social care provider warns staff shortages could worsen
A leading Scottish care provider has said it is “in crisis” amid staff shortages and warned that things are only going to get worse unless something changes. Andrew Williamson, deputy
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The government wants a ‘volunteer army’ to save social care – our research shows why that’s not possible
The UK government is recruiting a volunteer army for social care, to help with the sector’s record-high vacancy rate. There are currently a staggering 165,000 open posts, representing 10.7% of
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Government to announce volunteer scheme to tackle staff shortages in social care
The Government is expected to announce a recruitment drive seeking volunteers to carry out social care work amid staff shortages in the sector. Members of the public will be encouraged
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Nurses begin new walkouts in Wales as pay row continues
Nurses in Wales have begun a fresh wave of strikes amid a bitter dispute over pay. The Royal College of Nursing said its members would walk out on June 6
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Health workers in Wales vote to accept pay offer
Health workers in Wales have voted to accept a pay offer from the Welsh Government. Members of the GMB union backed the offer by 65% on a turnout of 60%.
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Majority back aligning social care worker wages to NHS pay bands, poll suggests
The majority of people think care workers should be paid the same as pharmacy assistants and some other NHS workers, according to research by an organisation working to support people
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Minister wants to see social care workers rewarded despite decision to halve funding pledge
The social care minister has said she wants to see workers in the sector rewarded as she was questioned about the decision to halve previously promised workforce funding. Helen Whately
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