We are, sadly, not surprised. We know that profiteering makes for poor pay and conditions. This has to stop. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jul/10/uk-care-operators-accused-of-shocking-abuse-of-migrant-workers?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
We know this is the case. We have been campaigning about this for some time. It’s good to see Frances Ryan talking about it too. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/may/28/tax-on-disability-rising-uk-social-care-costs-debt?utm_term=6472fbf4acea990706672df6466c5879&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email
Mask wearing and ID were significant issues. Thanks to Disability News for this item. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/thousands-of-disabled-people-lost-their-vote-at-local-elections-reports-suggest/
A spot-on article by Francis Ryan. Labour has so far failed to respond to the profound crises affecting so much of our society.
Profits increased during the pandemic and, particularly for the bigger care homes and chains, workers worked longer hours, sometimes for no pay. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/13/britain-care-homes-shareholders-staff-workers-covid-wages?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
