Care crisis: ‘Slashing sick pay means staff have to risk patients’ health or face debt’

82% of those surveyed said they'd considered leaving the social care sector in the last 12 months

Care crisis: ‘Slashing sick pay means staff have to risk patients’ health or face debt’

Withdrawal of a crucial financial safety net could force carers in private homes to work when ill and put residents at greater risk of infection, campaigners warn.

The Sunday Post

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