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The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) is pleased to announce Manjeet Rai, founder and Managing Director of Capital Care Group, has become a Patron of the charity. The Care Workers’ Charity exists to support care workers and to advocate for the social care workforce. There are almost 2 million care workers in the UK who care …

The Care Workers’ Charity exists to support care workers and to advocate for the social care workforce. There are almost 2 million care workers in the UK who care for the most vulnerable members of our society. The Care Workers’ Charity is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Impact Report. This comprehensive report …

We are disappointed, but not surprised, to see in the Skills for Care Pay in Adult Social Care Report that independent sector care workers are paid an average rate of £11 per hour. This is a shocking 41% below the real living wage and places them within the lowest 20th percentile of all occupations in …

The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) responds to the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) report on the progress of adult social care reform, highlighting critical issues in workforce management and funding within the sector. The PAC report highlights the pressing need for strong leadership from the Department responsible for adult social care. It also reveals a troubling …

The Care Workers’ Charity responds to the recent Spring Budget Statement, reminding the government of the interconnectedness of health and social care sectors and the urgent need for equitable investment across both.  While the announced £3.4 billion to fully fund the NHS productivity plan and the £2.5 billion allocation to the NHS in England for …

CWC and NAPA Join Forces for Fundraising Campaign in celebration of Care Home Open Week 2024 The Care Workers Charity (CWC) and The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) are excited to join forces again for a special fundraising campaign during Care Home Open Week 2024. This collaboration aims to support Care Workers and Activity Providers …

My name is Opeyemi Mariam Alabede, and I work with Hartwig Care Ltd. I am connected to the care sector as a healthcare assistant, and I love my job so much. It provides me with numerous opportunities that have completely changed my perspective on life. I love the fact that I am making a difference …

Home Instead has named Anthony Chinoso from their Camden franchise office as their Care Professional of the Year. The 30 year old was one of three finalists selected from the 12,000 Care Professionals employed by Home Instead across the UK. Crowning Anthony as Care Professional of the Year Award was the highlight of Home Instead’s …

We are delighted to announce the conclusion of our annual writing competition, generously sponsored by our esteemed partners: Access, CarePlanner/Nourish Care, and CareHomeLife. This year’s theme, EMPATHY, inspired a diverse array of entries, including poems, blog posts, short stories, and articles. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their meaningful submissions. We are …