The last few years have brought about considerable financial pressures for many people. It is no secret that we are now facing the most significant cost-of-living crisis in a generation. This crisis is not just a talking point; it is having an obvious impact on the financial wellbeing of families across the UK. Everyone has …
The Care Workers’ Charity expresses its disappointment following recent announcements regarding the future of Adult Social Care funding and support. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers Charity, commented, “It is disappointing that care minister Stephen Kinnock has announced that the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund will not be taken forward. Care workers …
The Care Workers’ Charity is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Delaney as the new Deputy Chair, effective June 2024. With over 12 years of experience in the care sector, Lisa has held various leadership roles in recruitment, hospitality, and procurement. Currently serving as the UK Country Manager for Sensio, she assists care providers …
On the latest report from Skills for Care, “The Size and Structure of the Adult Social Care Workforce in England 2023/24,” Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says: “It is encouraging to see a decrease in vacant posts of 22,000. That the main driver behind this is international recruitment suggests two things …
The Care Workers Charity welcomes the joint report by the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust, ‘From ambition to reality: National policy options to improve care worker pay in England.’ Karolina Gerlich, CEO says, “I was pleased to be invited to feed into this work outlining five key policy options to enhance compensation for care workers. …
The Care Workers’ Charity is pleased to respond to the launch of the new Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England, led by Skills for Care in collaboration with the sector. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says: “This Workforce Strategy is an incredible achievement and marks a significant milestone in addressing …
In response to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Spring Survey 2024, Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, expressed concern over the financial pressures impacting social care services. “We are unsurprised by the findings that services are being impacted by financial pressures as we have long been aware of the …
The Care Workers Charity expresses its disappointment at the lack of emphasis on social care in the King’s Speech. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says “It is disappointing not to see social care prominently featured in the King’s Speech. This sector, vital to the wellbeing of our society, deserves urgent attention and …
Walfinch are joining The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) as a Supporter Member 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. Kam Gill, Registered Manager of Walfinch says: “Walfinch Oxfordshire have …
