PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Care Workers: Conditions of Employment and Pay (15 July 2022)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with private sector providers on improving pay and conditions for care workers.

Asked by:
Karin Smyth (Labour)

Answer

We have had no specific discussions. However, we recently met with a provider reference group to discuss workforce pressures in adult social care and the planned workforce reforms, which was attended by representatives from the sector. A further meeting with independent care providers is planned shortly.


Answered by:
Gillian Keegan (Conservative)
25 July 2022

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