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• Infection rates will rise and care workers will abandon sector as financial lifeline ends

  31-03-2022 17:23
  
  Responding to the government’s announcement of the withdrawal of the infection control fund from Monday (4 April), UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said today (Thursday):
  “Scrapping the financial support for sick pay in care, just as the devastating cost-of-living crisis intensifies and Covid rates rise, is negligent and morally wrong.
  “Care workers will be shocked and dismayed by the government’s decision. For such a vital financial lifeline to be
  
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• Winners of Our Health Heroes Awards 2022 announced

  31-03-2022 13:39
  
  The winners of the sixth annual Our Health Heroes Awards were announced on 24 March 2022 at a glittering awards ceremony held at London Science Museum.
  UNISON sponsors two of the award categories: Breakthrough Apprentice of the Year and Exceptional NHS Operational Support Worker of the Year.
  From porters and cleaners to receptionists, gardeners and security guards, these often unsung heroes make up roughly 40% of the NHS’ million strong workforce.
  Our Health Heroes Awards is a national cel
  
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