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Health and Social Care – 5 issues to consider after the Brexit vote

04/12/2017

In light of the UK decision to leave the EU, some points have been raised by the King’s Fund think-tank. Leaving the EU brings some uncertainty to the health and social care system, which is already facing increasing pressures. ...

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Report Warns That More Migration Will Add Further Pressure to Social Care Sector

04/10/2016

A new report has claimed that continued migration will add unbearable pressure on an already struggling social care sector. The report warns that filling roles with foreign labour will further undercut existing wages and will undermine efforts to improve working conditions for carers. ...

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Are Live-In Carers entitled to 24 hour pay?

29/09/2016

There have been a few discussions claiming that Live-In Carers may be entitled to 24 hour pay. This may be because of recent news coverage about a group of carers ...

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Sevacare Minimum Wage Dispute

19/09/2016

17 care workers claiming to have been paid less than half the minimum wages have put the wheels into motion for what is possibly the largest legal claim against the Care Sector. This may well be one of the worst breach of pay rules ever to be seen. ...

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Most Care Workers Pay Brought into Line with the National Living Wage

01/09/2016

Over 80% of workers who had previously been paid below the National Living Wage of £7.20 which was introduced in April are now enjoying pay above the amount, despite the fact that it has not been legally enforced, according to an independent think-tank called ‘resolution foundation'. ...

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How to Deal with Aggression in Elderly Patients

25/08/2016

A very common reason for aggression in older people is dementia, in particular with those who have Alzheimer's disease. In America statistics show that over 50% of people older than 85 years of age have this debilitating disease. ...

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Care Providers Worried About Minimum Wage Rise

26/07/2016

The recent implementation of the National Living Wage (NLW) has seen the minimum wage for over 25’s rise by 50p an hour, from £6.70 to £7.20. While the Conservative government has lauded the increase as a success in its efforts to tackle poverty, some care providers have voiced their concerns that they might be driven out of business as their already slim profit margins will take a further hit. ...

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How does Brexit affect carers

24/06/2016

With the UK voting to leave the EU, European Workers are concerned about their future working in the UK. For reassurance, it will take a minimum of two years ...

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Carers Must be Given a Voice

23/05/2016

This week marks dementia awareness week, where many people take time to consider the hardships faced by sufferers of dementia. What people do not usually stop to consider is those who are caring for those in need. There are millions of unpaid family members and millions of devoted carers scratching out a living on the minimum wage. Seldom are the efforts of those who work around the clock to care for society’s most vulnerable ever praised for their commitment and dedication. ...

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Food Allowances For Live In Carers

12/05/2016

No wonder there is confusion surrounding food allowances! It seems unfair that some carers receive a food allowance where others do not. ...

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