Call for £1.5bn boost to care worker pay

Call for £1.5bn boost to care worker pay

By William Eichler 19 May 2025

A think tank has urged the Government to boost social care funding by £1.5bn to support a £2,000 pay rise for care workers.

NHS leaders face both 'carrot and stick' in new performance drive

By Liz Wells 15 May 2025

NHS leaders will face new performance-based pay system with bonuses for improved patient care and penalties for failing trust executives.

One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

By Liz Wells 09 April 2025

Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, has unveiled a comprehensive support package to tackle violence and improve the working lives of NHS staff.

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Delays to health workers' pay rise 'causing huge problems' for NHS

By Liz Wells 01 April 2025

Trade unions and organisations representing health workers have hit out after the government failed to deliver this year’s pay award on time.

Real Living Wage reaches health and social care milestone

By Liz Wells 27 March 2025

There are now more than 1,000 health and social care employers across the UK who are committed to paying their workers the real Living Wage.

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Public sector pay up by 5% in Scotland since 2019

By Liz Wells 18 February 2025

Scottish Government and councils have agreed pay rises for staff in the NHS, schools and other parts of the devolved public sector over the past few years that are bigger than those awarded elsewhe...

Government to confirm April pay rise for million of workers

By Liz Wells 04 February 2025

The Government is to lay legislation that confirms a new National Living Wage of £12.21 and a new National Minimum Wage of £10.00 per hour from April.

Government budgets for 2.8% rise for NHS workers

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The DHSC has budgeted for a 2.8% rise in NHS salaries in 2025-26.

Living Wage Foundation urges Integrated Care Systems to become recognised

By Liz Wells 05 December 2024

The Living Wage Foundation is calling on Integrated Care Systems across the UK to help make sure the health and social care sector has fair pay and better working conditions by becoming a Living Wa...

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Two in three NHS workers considered quitting in past six months, survey reveals

By Liz Wells 25 November 2024

Two thirds (66%) of NHS workers have considered leaving the NHS in the past six months, new research reveals.

Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes ICB becomes Living Wage Employer

By Liz Wells 24 October 2024

Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) has been officially accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

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Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

£104,337 – £115,105

Oldham, Greater Manchester£104,337 – £115,105

RECRUITER: Oldham Council

Assistant Director (Commissioning), Adult Services

£Competitive

West Sussex£Competitive

RECRUITER: West Sussex County Council

Assistant Director – People Commissioning & Business Support

£96,350 – £108,925

Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC

frederica-diamanta

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

£104,337 – £115,105

Oldham, Greater Manchester£104,337 – £115,105

RECRUITER: Oldham Council

Assistant Director (Commissioning), Adult Services

£Competitive

West Sussex£Competitive

RECRUITER: West Sussex County Council

Assistant Director – People Commissioning & Business Support

£96,350 – £108,925

Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC