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Joanna Lumley, Jo Brand back call to end poverty wages for care staff

Uncategorized by Sarah Clarke on February 3, 2021

Both celebrities have recorded individual video messages of support for the Pay Fair for Care online rally, taking place today.

Labour demands real living wage for all care workers

Compliance Human Resources Legislation People by Sarah Clarke on September 21, 2020

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Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said it was “unconscionable” that the average wage for a care worker is just £8.10 an hour.

Two-thirds of Britons back higher tax to fund care workers’ pay rise

Business Finance Human Resources People by Sarah Clarke on May 29, 2020

The study found that more than seven in ten people think care workers are underpaid, with three in four saying they should be paid the Real Living Wage.

Oxfam urges government to protect carers from ‘growing poverty crisis’

Campaigns Funding Innovation by Sarah Clarke on May 13, 2020

An open letter to MPs warns that failing to ensure carers, both paid and unpaid, are protected from poverty would be “truly unforgiveable”.

New Living Wage rates to be announced next week

Business Events Human Resources People Strategy by Sarah Clarke on November 6, 2019

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To mark Living Wage Week, employers will host events around the UK to share the benefits of paying the voluntary rates.

Radfield Home Care to pay employees minimum £9 per hour

Home care groups Human Resources People by Matthew Trask on October 29, 2019

The care provider has agreed to join the voluntary Real Living Wage foundation in providing its employees a wage higher than the government minimum in its Stamford, Peterborough and Rutland branch.

New government body to enforce low-paid workers’ rights

Compliance Human Resources Legislation People by Sarah Clarke on July 26, 2019

Plans are in place to create a single labour market enforcement body, with powers to enforce minimum wage, holiday payments and other provisions.

‘Ethical home care pioneer’ rated Outstanding by the CQC

Best Practice Compliance by Sarah Clarke on April 12, 2019

The home care provider received a national Living Wage Champion Award for industry leadership last year.

Radfield Home Care becomes Real Living Wage accredited

Business Home care groups Human Resources by Sarah Clarke on April 2, 2019

The employer is already reaping the benefits of becoming accredited, attracting more workers and clients.