I am very happy to pledge my support to the Care Workers for Change Campaign for Dignity in Social Care.

Care workers play a huge role in St Helens and it’s important that during carers Week 2018 we highlight their enormous contribution, not just to those they care for, but to our whole society.

But poor working conditions, job insecurity, and poverty pay has become the daily reality for those who nurse, clean, and feed our loved ones – thanks to this Tory Government’s austerity policies.

This cannot go on and it is vital the Government steps up to ensure fair funding for social care.
Care workers provide an essential service supporting the frail and the vulnerable within our communities.

They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, whilst having the right to a real living wage.