This is the first post in a blog series exploring the 6 C’s of Care—Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment. These values are not just guiding principles for care workers and organizations; they are essential to the well-being of the entire care sector, including its workforce. At The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), we believe …
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) is deeply concerned by the findings outlined in Dr Penelope Dash Review into the Operational Effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report reveals significant operational issues that are directly affecting care workers and the social care sector as a whole. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, …
The Care Workers’ Charity has today welcomed the unveiling of the Employment Rights Bill, which introduces key changes aimed at improving the rights and protections of care workers and other low paid workers. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers Charity, commented “It is good to see changes to statutory sick pay with the removal …
Camascope are joining The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) as a Sponsor and are helping to raise awareness of the support offered by the charity. The support given will widen the reach of CWC and will ensure more care workers in need can receive support. Robert Livingston, Chief Commercial Officer at Camascope commented, “We are delighted …
Principle Care Homes have renewed their Supporter Membership of The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) and are helping to raise awareness of the support offered by the charity. The support given will widen the reach of CWC and will ensure more care workers in need can receive support. Principle Care Home says: “At Principle Care Homes, …
The Royal Alfred Seafarers Society have renewed their Supporter Membership of The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) and are helping to raise awareness of the support offered by the charity. The support given will widen the reach of CWC and will ensure more care workers in need can receive support. Alice Mitroi, Registered Home Manager of …
Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says: “It is encouraging to see that vacancy and turnover rates in adult social care have decreased, with the lowest turnover rates since 2014/15. However, the report shows this is primarily due to international recruitment, which is declining and is likely to continue to do so with …
Karolina Gerlich, CEO says “we are encouraged by the focus on the social care sector at the Liberal Democrat and Labour Party conferences, recognising the vital importance of the sector to millions of individuals and families across the UK. It is great to see the care system at the forefront of their political agendas. Both …
For the seventh consecutive year, Professional Care Workers Week (PCWW) has brought together voices from across the UK to honor the invaluable contributions of care workers. This year, representatives from more than 50 organisations joined webinars to discuss the big issues impacting social care. As The Care Workers’ Charity, we are proud to have hosted …
Led by our newly-formed Care Worker Advisory Board, a series of roundtable discussions will be held to ensure care workers’ voices are central in shaping the future of social care. These discussions will explore the creation of a National Care Service (NCS) and a Fair Pay Agreement, bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders, including …