Wage and sick pay reform needed in health and social care

Responding to the publication today (Tuesday) of the Health and Social Care Committee’s report on workforce burnout and resilience, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“NHS and social care staff are at breaking point. The pandemic’s taken a serious toll on their mental health, and there’s no let-up in sight.
“High vacancy rates mean many are struggling with excessive workloads. Yet the government’s failed to address this staffing crisis.
“The