🚨 Our call to government: immediate investment in an interim uplift in care worker pay. 📈

Read our new report on investing in care workers' pay for the good of our economy and fixing the NHS🏥#UnfairToCare

👉 www.unfairtocare.co.uk

💰 A £7,120 annual pay gap compared to equivalent NHS roles - that’s 30.3% less for the same work.

Social care support workers deserve fair pay. 📢 Government investment in better wages is vital to fixing our economy. It’s time for change!

👉 Join the call: www.UnfairToCare.co.uk #UnfairToCare

Funding fair pay for #socialcare is not a cost, but an investment that delivers a major ‘Social Care Triple Win’ of:

👉Better Lives
👉Sustainable Care & Health Services
👉Economic Growth

Read our report 👉 www.unfairtocare.co.uk #UnfairToCare

🔄 The ‘Caring Economy’ is a two way street =

💪 A strong economy funds social care & the NHS.
📈 Social care boosts the economy & NHS productivity.

When we invest in care, we invest in a stronger future for all. 💙

📢 Learn more: www.UnfairToCare.co.uk #UnfairToCare

The social care sector employs 1.59 million people & contributes £68 billion to England’s economy. 💼

A 50p per hour increase for 1.29 million care workers would cost £723 million - just 2.3% of the £32 billion spent on publicly funded adult social care. 💰

👉www.unfairtocare.co.uk

#UnfairToCare

Social care isn’t just a cost, it’s an investment. 📈 ✅

Today, we launch the fourth instalment of our Unfair To Care report, ‘The Caring Economy’ - showing how fair pay for care workers can boost the economy and help fix the NHS. 🤝

Read the report 👇
www.unfairtocare.co.uk

#UnfairToCare

🤝We’re proud to have contributed to The Care Workers' Charity roundtables for their newly launched report on the Future of Adult Social Care. 📝

Together, we’re working towards a brighter future for social care workers. 🌟

Read the full report 👉 buff.ly/lnb3p6t

Today, we were proud to see people we support at the @providersunite.bsky.social Day of Action in Westminster! 🪧

Exercising their right to be heard, they took part in this meaningful demonstration of support for social care, calling on the Government for more funding & recognition 📢
#ProvidersUnite

Our Housing Support Service across Perth & Kinross and Forth Valley in Scotland, has been rated ‘Excellent’ by the Care Inspectorate!

This achievement highlights our commitment to providing top-tier support. Huge thanks to our amazing colleagues for their hard work! 👏

We were thrilled to welcome Clive Betts MP to our Beighton Road Supported Living service last Friday! 🏡

@clivebettsmp.bsky.social met our amazing team and the people we support, learning about the life-changing impact of Beighton Road, which supports 16 adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Just leaving this here 💙 Today is #TimeToTalk Day, take action and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭

Today is #TimeToTalkDay, a reminder that conversations can make a real difference 🗣️👂

We're committed to fostering a supportive environment where mental health is prioritised.💬

Let’s continue opening up, and supporting one another - today and every day. 🫶

#MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma

Monika’s creativity not only brightens the lives of those she supports, but also brings a unique spark to everything she does. ✨

Her recent wall mural for a person she supports, is a true reminder of how meaningful it is to work in a job that allows you to share your talents and make a difference!🙌

Recently, our Inclusive Volunteers joined our Sports Inclusion Team Leader, Kurtis, at the Boccia England events in Wigan! 🏆

The team also had the chance to chat with @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Secretary of State and Wigan MP, Lisa Nandy, about the amazing work we do. 🤝

Join @ncfliz.bsky.social with @natashacurry.bsky.social at @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social Oona Goldsworthy, CEO of Brunelcare, Jim Kane, CEO of @comintcare.bsky.social & Mel Lock, DASS at @somersetcouncil.bsky.social for this free webinar on the ongoing Budget impact on care providers lnkd.in/eXp62Acs

Wayne, a person we support in Scotland, recently overcame his fear of trains during a dream trip to his favourite football club, Celtic Park! ⚽🚆

With help from his support worker, Wayne is breaking barriers and embracing a future full of new experiences with us. 🙌

Full story📰 - bit.ly/3WLxMfR

🗣 "I would encourage anybody to give volunteering a go. It’s helped me become a part of my local community, meet new people, and help others".

Josephine was featured in the Sunderland Echo after receiving a 5 year award for her dedicated volunteering at @thebhf.bsky.social ! 🎉

📰👉 bit.ly/3CjseBW

🚀 We’re excited to launch our new development programme, LEAD: Next Level! Today marked our first development day for Service Leaders looking to take their careers to the next level as Regional Managers. 🙌

Huge thanks to everyone who participated and made today a success! 🎉

Hi Bluesky! 👋

As one of the UK's largest social care charities, we’re dedicated to providing life-changing support to people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex care conditions. Our mission is simple: to support everyone to live their best lives possible!👇