Social Care – Page 153 – Care Appointments

Unison chief says more than 200,000 care workers paid less than minimum wage

By The Press Association23rd March 2016News England

Tens of thousands of care workers are being paid less than the minimum wage because their employers do not count travel time in between appointments, a union has claimed. Unison

Zero-hour contracts impacting on workforce ability to deliver high quality care

By Iain MacDonald22nd March 2016News Wales

Zero-hour contracts are impacting the ability of care workers to provide an effective level of care to service users. A new report from Manchester Metropolitan University suggests that these employment

Hamilton launches Enhanced Care at Home service in Ards and North Down

By Iain MacDonald18th March 2016News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has launched a £1million investment package to support the delivery of the Enhanced Care at Home service in the Ards and North Down area.

Report: Changing models of health and social care – Audit Scotland

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2016News Scotland

A lack of national leadership and clear planning is preventing the wider change urgently needed if Scotland’s health and social care services are to adapt to increasing pressures. The increasing