Engage: Why recruiting for values is vital in social care
Adult social care is a people business. At its heart, it’s about making a positive difference in the lives of people that require support. It is about human connection. It
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Union warns vast majority of councils face cuts to jobs and services amid budget shortfalls
The vast majority of councils have a budget gap, with many facing cuts to jobs and services, a union is warning. Unison said councils across Britain had a collective “hole”
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Council faces equal pay claims after union brands practices ‘truly scandalous’
A council is facing equal pay claims from thousands of women, according to a union which alleges some workers are paid up to £11,000 less than those in comparable roles.
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Campaigners demand better pay for social care workers with petition to Downing Street
Campaigners demanding better pay for social care workers are taking their concerns to the Prime Minister’s door as they hand in a petition at Downing Street. The call from Dimensions,
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Government should invest in ‘overlooked’ social care to boost economic growth, report says
The Government is being urged to invest in social care to power economic growth and create jobs. A report by the Future Social Care Coalition (FSCC) says the “fragmented and
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PM blames strike action as NHS waiting lists hit new record high of 7.7 million
The NHS waiting list in England has hit a new record high, with 7.7 million people – around one in seven – waiting for treatment, data shows. New figures from
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Cosla makes revised pay proposal to council workers describing it as ‘extremely strong offer’
The association consisting of Scottish local authorities has offered a revised pay offer for council workers. The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) has made a two-part offer that will
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Care workers among 50,000 workers to vote on strike action amid pay dispute
More than 50,000 school and council workers will begin voting on strike action today in a dispute over pay. Ballots will take place among GMB members at almost 3,000 schools
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Call for inquiry after survey finds third of female surgeons sexually assaulted in NHS
An independent inquiry should be held to examine reports of sexual misconduct in the NHS, the Lib Dems have said, following a survey which found almost one in three female
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Call for talks to safeguard jobs amid ‘tough decisions’ at Birmingham council
The leader of Birmingham City Council has said “tough decisions” must be made to save the local authority as unions called for urgent talks to safeguard jobs. Councillor John Cotton
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