400k care workers in England, 43% of the workforce, earn less than the living wage; 80% in London receive less than London living wage.
400k care workers in England, 43% of the workforce, earn less than the living wage (£12/hr), with 80% in London receiving less than the London living wage (£13.15). The IPPR found that paying all social care workers the real living wage would cost £415m, but the net cost to the government would be less than 2% of the social care budget. 18 local authorities have called for politicians to ensure all care workers earn at least the real living wage.
June 09, 2024
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