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Unions seek 11% wage rise for Cafcass staff after chief’s warnings of social worker exodus

Community Care

retail prices index (RPI) measure of inflation as recorded on 1 April 2022 – was made jointly this month by Napo, the main union for staff at the organisation, and UNISON. We need to get a business case through.” Unions have called for a 10.8% The claim – a 3% pay rise plus the 7.8%

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Funding boost for councils not enough to address ‘disastrous’ state of social care, warn sector bodies

Community Care

.” “We are facing a perfect storm, with care staff quitting, family carers reaching breaking point, care agencies going out of business, and people with support needs waiting longer and receiving less care and support.”

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Why women’s participation in active transport might help eliminating future pandemic

Reimagining Social Work

Footpaths in busy suburbs were full of people. The participants in this study describe experiences of being “ belittled” and “ invisible” even in the bicycle retails. Yes, it is extremely worrying to be in lockdown for such a long period, with annoyingly infectious variant of disease. I saw small children riding bike.

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Care home Covid rules to be relaxed in England allowing more visitors

The Guardian

Easing of restrictions comes as legal requirements for masks and NHS passes are dropped Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Care home residents in England will be able to receive unlimited visitors from Monday as the restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant are eased, the Department of Health has said.

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John Lewis advert’s focus on fostering is inspiring | Letters

The Guardian

Jacqui Shurlock of the Fostering Network applauds the retailer’s Christmas ad for highlighting the importance of kindness and human connection.