Social care

Workforce strategy for social care consultation (Social Care Wales)

Proposals will have limited impact without proper foundations
Date posted: 29 June 2023

UNISON response

The challenges facing the sector, such as low pay, poor conditions and difficulties with recruitment must be addressed for the strategy to succeed.

About this consultation

Social Care Wales’ consultation on the workforce strategy for social care (2023–2026) closed on 25 June 2023.

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