John Mooney, UNISON Scotland head of social care, explains why social care workers deserve a £2000 loyalty payment or a
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Care Futures 9 – It’s as bad as you think.
No9 of UNISON Scotland’s Care Futures summarises a new paper from Audit Scotland which gathers together a wealth of information
Read moreKeep Our Carers in Care – email your MSP
UNISON Scotland’s recent staff shortage survey results indicated that existing staff were in real danger of burnout with 97% of
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Social care staff are being taken for granted once again, says UNISON
UNISON has today (Friday) lambasted a move by the Scottish Government to cover registration fees for new carers only –
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Scottish budget must end staff shortage crisis in social care
Social care workers are calling on Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to use her Scottish budget statement today (Thursday) to
Read moreConsultation on a National Care Service
This is the UNISON Scotland response to the Scottish Government proposals to set up a National Care Service. Whilst welcoming
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Care Futures 7 – The Staff Shortages Survey
The seventh edition of UNISON Scotland’s Care Futures looks at the results of the recent UNISON Scotland survey of care
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‘Golden hello’s and loyalty payments needed for social care staff’ union to tell Holyrood..
Staff shortages in social care at ‘critical level’ union to tell Holyrood committee. Staff shortages have left the social care
Read moreSign the Petition – Solve the Staffing Crisis in Social Care
Sign the petition here https://www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/solve-the-staffing-crisis-in-social-care What are we asking for? Social Care staffing issues need urgent action Lump sum payments
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UNISON Scotland Care Futures 6 – Care in UNISON
The 6th edition of UNISON Scotland’s Care Futures. The care system is changing – and UNSION are changing our structures
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