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Closing off social care jobs to migrant workers will only harm a sector that’s already in crisis

One big talking point to emerge from the UK government’s recently announced plans to reform the immigration system was the proposal to end recruitment of social care workers from overseas. Anyone who has experienced the sector recently will know that it is hugely dependent on workers from abroad. So the…

The Conversation

English test among range of Labour measures to control immigration

Keir Starmer says system ‘will be tightened up’ in all areas, following sharp rise in support for Reform UK in elections

The Guardian - UK

Industry and union attack plans to ban overseas care worker recruitment

Care England has labelled the change a ‘crushing blow to an already fragile sector’.

Evening Standard

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I saved my dad from going into a care home – and I’m so relieved I did

COMMENT: As new research this week reveals that almost one in five care homes in England are failing, Charlotte Cripps looks back at her decision to keep her dad out of one, and what it was like being part of the sandwich carer generation, as a single working mum looking…

The Independent UK

Faster social care reform urged as providers ‘facing impossible choices’

Care England said the status quo is no longer an option in social care.

The Independent UK

Budget changes will leave disabled and elderly without care as providers go under, experts warn

Councils ‘could also go bankrupt as rising costs force care providers out of business’

The Independent UK

Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told

Ministers have been warned that budget deficits are ‘so severe’ even big companies relying on Government funding are struggling.

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Winter appeal: More charities back our call to allow asylum seekers to work following 'move-on' win

It follows Government policy change last week that will help reduce homelessness among refugees

Evening Standard

Huge drop in health and social care worker visa applications could ‘destabilise’ sector, leaders warn

Applications for health and social care worker visas drop by 76 per cent year on year

The Independent UK

Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins previously claimed the social care sector was ‘broadly relaxed’ about a new ban on dependants.

Evening Standard

Social care sector 'broadly relaxed' about visa changes, Health Secretary claims

International care workers will be banned from bringing dependants when they move to the UK under the changes

Evening Standard

London could be particularly hard hit by care worker visa changes, warns charity boss

Changes for dependants will deter migrant workers who are vital in the capital, Care England says

Evening Standard

UK care home bosses demand next government funds 44% pay rise for staff

Exclusive: Firms call on future PM to introduce £15-per-hour minimum wage for frontline workers

The Guardian - UK

Social care recruitment campaign costing millions branded ‘ineffectual’

The staff vacancy rate is at a record high, with 165,000 vacancies in the social care sector in 2021/22.

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Evening Standard

Social care workforce funding cut ‘an insult’ to sector, ministers told

Government announces that £500m pledge for social care workforce will be halved

Daily Mirror

Tories slip out plan to HALVE social care workforce funding as MPs on Easter break

Care minister Helen Whately announced she is slashing the £500million fund that had been promised to improve the recruitment and retainment of social care workers

The Independent UK

Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Guardian - UK

A third of care homes in England have considered closing due to rising energy bills

Care England says there is ‘no justification for charging such financially crippling rates’

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The Independent UK

We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

It comes as a new research laid out the funding difficulties and workforce challenges faced in adult social care.

The Independent UK

Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

The charity said more than two in five providers had to close down part of their organisation or hand back contracts due to financial pressures.

The Guardian - UK

Shortfall of £2.3bn a year in England’s care homes ‘putting people at risk’

Exclusive: Funding hole directly affects elderly people whose bills are entirely or partly paid for by councils

The Independent UK

NHS challenges due to ‘failure of successive governments to address social care’

Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, said ministers ‘never, ever understand that they should learn from their mistakes’.

The Guardian - UK

Care providers ask for doubled fees to care for people discharged from hospitals

Care England says current funding is ‘inadequate’ if homes are to pay staff more and manage rehabilitation

The Guardian - UK

Energy firms accused of profiteering with ‘horrendous rates’ for care homes

Exclusive: Care England calls for Ofgem investigation into suppliers’ practices in letter seen by the Guardian

Wales Online

Care sector calls for £5 an hour pay rise to close widening recruitment gap

Care England warns that a multitude of factors will prevent workers from joining the care industry

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