No care worker should face violence as part of the job: The Care Workers’ Charity responds to the death of Eleanor Barnfield The Care Workers’ Charity (The CWC) is devastated to learn of the death of Eleanor Barnfield, a 47-year-old care worker from North Cornelly, who died on Monday 19th October following an incident at the …
The Care Workers’ Charity responds to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 6 Report The Care Workers’ Charity welcomes today’s publication of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 6 report on the care sector. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones during the pandemic. The report quotes our evidence directly. Care workers …
Skills for Care 2026 Workforce Report: CWC Calls for Fair Pay The Care Workers’ Charity responds to Skills for Care’s State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England 2026 report, calling for urgent action on fair pay, secure working conditions and recognition of care workers’ skills and experience. 14 October 2026 Today, …
Workforce Economics report models what it will cost to staff a care home through to 2029 Care Hires’ Workforce Economics 2026 projects staffing costs for a 40-bed home rising by roughly £4,300 per bed, per year by 2029 as legislative changes take effect. Workforce Economics 2026, a new social care workforce report from Care Hires, …
A Fair Pension Scheme for Care Workers Is Long Overdue. We Are Ready to Help Build It. The Care Workers’ Charity welcomes the commitments Health and Social Care Secretary Yvette Cooper made at the 2026 Labour Conference today. A national pension scheme, reiteration of a legally binding Fair Pay Agreement and a proper workforce plan …
The Access Group commits a share of new care sector business to the Care Workers’ Charity The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software, has agreed a structural financial commitment to the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), with an annual contribution that grows in line with new business performance in its Care division. The …
Prime Minister Promises Reform to Adult Social Care, We Are Here To Help Deliver. The Care Workers’ Charity welcomes the announcements made in the Prime Minister’s speech at the 2026 Labour Conference and stand ready to help the Government in making sure the Care Worker’s voice is represented in the government’s reform. London, Date: 29th September …
Baroness Kay Andrews appointed President of The Care Workers’ Charity. Peer and social policy expert to champion the care workforce as CWC marks Professional Care Workers’ Week. The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has announced the appointment of Baroness Kay Andrews OBE as its new President. Baroness Andrews takes up the role during Professional Care Workers’ …
