Call for Carers’ Minimum Wage as vacancies rise across Reading

Reading’s Liberal Democrats want a premium added to adult social care wages to help meet demand Picture: Alexa from Pixabay are stranded in hospital beds because there simply aren’t enough care workers to look after them at home or in a care

“The first step to fixing this mess is to pay those working in social care more, to prevent the exodus of workers to supermarkets and other better

“I have seen first-hand the incredible job that care workers do day in and day out. This is a skilled and crucial job and it

The view is backed by leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey, who visited Reading earlier this month to learn more about issues facing the health

“It is heart-breaking that millions of elderly and vulnerable people across the country are struggling to get the care they need and deserve,” he said.

“Our NHS is collapsing and social care is completely broken after years of broken Conservative promises.

“The Conservatives’ neglect of social care services has caused an exodus of staff to better paying jobs.

“Our plan for a Carers’ Minimum Wage would tackle these chronic staff shortages in social care, and help take pressure off the NHS.” n Also standing in Tilehurst: are Gabriel Berry-Khan (Green), Casey Byrne (Conservative), and Len Middleton (Labour and Cooperative).