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The Care Workers’ Charity, in Partnership with the University of Oxford’s Institute for Ethics in AI, and the Digital Care Hub, Launches Groundbreaking Guidance on Responsible AI Use in Adult Social Care

The Care Workers’ Charity, in collaboration with the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford and Digital Care Hub, is proud to announce the launch of the Careworkers’ Guidance and Statement of Expectations on the Responsible Use of AI in Adult Social Care. This critical document, informed by frontline care workers from …

Celebrate Professional Care Workers Week 2024

The Care Workers’ Charity is proud to announce the seventh annual Professional Care Workers Week, a week-long celebration dedicated to recognising the outstanding contributions of care workers across the UK. Taking place from 16th – 20th September 2024, this event highlights the essential role care workers play in our communities and honours their commitment to …

The Care Workers’ Charity and Borough Care

Borough Care 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. Dr Mark Ward, CEO at Borough Care says: “At …

The Care Workers’ Charity and Majesticare

Majesticare 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. Caren Burton, Head of People at Majesticare says: “We are …

The Care Workers’ Charity responds to latest figures from the Home Office revealing an 81% drop in visa applications following the ban on overseas social care workers bringing family dependents

The Care Workers’ Charity responds to latest figures from the Home Office revealing an 81% drop in visa applications following the ban on overseas social care workers bringing family dependents Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says: “This decline in visa applications is yet another blow to a sector that has been pushed …

The Care Workers’ Charity Responds to Government Statement on Adult Social Care Workforce

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 Announces New Deputy Chair of Trustees

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 …