Social care

Proposed changes to registration (Social Care Wales)

Proper funding and training is needed to provide time for staff to qualify
Date posted: 22 June 2023

UNISON response

Extending the time for care workers to gain qualifications risks weakening professional standards. Improving pay, training and working conditions is the key to driving recruitment, not lowering requirements.

About this consultation

Social Care Wales’ consultation on proposed changes to registration requirements for the social care workforce closed on 14 July 2023.

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