Unison News - Home Care Insight

Care leaders push for ‘people plan’ 10 years on from Dilnot report

Business Events Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on February 11, 2021

Leaders have outlined their recommendations for a social care workforce strategy – or ‘people plan’ – that mirrors that of the NHS.

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.

Three home care providers ordered to pay staff £100,000 in back pay

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on September 15, 2020

Book with title employment tribunal on a table.

Unison said the court ruling could have implications for thousands more care staff and their employers across the UK.

More money for social care would speed the UK back to recovery, says UNISON

Business Investment by Sarah Clarke on July 9, 2020

The trade union says the Chancellor of the Exchequer should have used his summer economic statement to invest in public services.

Care leaders brand MPs ‘shameful’ over immigration bill vote

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on May 19, 2020

The bill could pave the way for the government to introduce a new points-based system that will deny visas to so-called “low-skilled” workers.

BREAKING NEWS: One minute’s silence to be held for key workers lost to COVID-19

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on April 28, 2020

Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford will all be observing the minute’s silence at 11am his morning.

Unions call for minute’s silence to honour key workers who have died from COVID-19

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on April 20, 2020

The unions are urging politicians, employers, people at work and those on lockdown at home to join the tribute next Tuesday.

Unison signs up Rotherham Council to ethical care charter

Business Strategy by Sarah Clarke on February 20, 2020

The charter commits the council to work with providers to help end zero-hours contracts and reflect travel time between home care visits in care workers’ pay.

‘Landmark’ court case confirms annual leave pay for care workers

Uncategorized by Sarah Clarke on August 7, 2019

A Court of Appeal ruling on holiday pay is expected to affect care providers up and down the country.

Boris Johnson must prioritise pay for public sector workers, says UNISON

Funding Human Resources People by Sarah Clarke on August 5, 2019

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Unison said he has a “duty” to take action to ease the financial strain on employees.

1 2

Page 1 of 2