Care worker jailed for neglecting patient who died – BBC News
‘A healthcare assistant who did not check on a patient who took her own life has been jailed for negligence.’
BBC News, 4th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: care workers
Alarm at failure to inspect 60% of England homecare providers in four years or longer – The Guardian
‘Care leaders have warned of a serious safety risk as research revealed 60% of homecare providers had not been inspected for at least four years, or ever.’
The Guardian, 30th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sixfold rise in foreign care workers in UK complaining of exploitation – The Guardian
‘The number of foreign social care workers reporting that they are trapped in exploitative contracts has risen sixfold in the last three years, in the latest evidence of widespread abuse of migrants in the British care system.’
The Guardian, 19th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bringing Wages Home: Labour’s proposal for a Fair Pay Agreement in the social care sector – by Sandhya Drew – UK Labour Law
‘The King’s Speech on 17 July 2024 announced the 35 Bills which are the legislative priority of the new Labour Government. Those relating to labour law are of particular interest to readers of this blog.’
UK Labour Law, 23rd July 2024
Source: uklabourlawblog.com
Migrant nurse wins legal boost in unfair dismissal claim against UK firm – The Guardian
‘A migrant nurse could be eligible for a significant payout from a British healthcare company after an employment judge ruled he was likely to win his case for unfair dismissal, in a judgment that could pave the way for dozens of other such cases.’
The Guardian, 1st July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK policy denying visas to children of care workers faces legal challenge – The Guardian
‘An organisation that supports migrant workers has launched a legal challenge against the government’s new policy to bar care workers from bringing children and partners to the UK, warning that it is “tearing families apart”.’
The Guardian, 26th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rape and sexual harassment reported by foreign care workers across UK – The Guardian
‘Multiple cases of abuse and exploitation have been documented, but many staff feel “powerless to complain” for fear of losing the right to work in the country.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Warning over use in UK of unregulated AI chatbots to create social care plans – The Guardian
‘Britain’s hard-pressed carers need all the help they can get. But that should not include using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers who say the AI revolution in social care needs a hard ethical edge.’
The Guardian, 10th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Stopping migrant care workers bringing their families will have a devastating effect on the UK’s already struggling care sector – EIN Blog
‘The home secretary, James Cleverly, has reiterated the UK government’s plan to stop overseas care workers bringing dependants to the UK. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on February 19, he wrote: “Today in Parliament we have laid out an order to ban overseas care workers from bringing dependants. This is just one part of our plan to deliver the biggest-ever cut in migration.”‘
EIN Blog, 5th March 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Modern slavery in social care surging since visa rules eased – The Guardian
‘Modern slavery is surging in social care since ministers relaxed immigration rules to fill thousands of vacancies, with a growing wave of exploitation leading to workers being ripped off or living in squalor.’
The Guardian, 21st January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Revealed: ‘Monster’ care worker raped elderly dementia patients – but authorities don’t know how many – The Independent
‘Three police officers probed over allegations they failed to investigate initial reports of rape and sexual abuse by care worker.’
The Independent, 29th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Modern slavery gangmasters exploit care worker shortage – BBC News
‘The number of modern slavery cases reported within the UK care industry has more than doubled in the past year.’
BBC News, 25th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Carlisle carer jailed for stealing £75k from elderly couple – BBC News
‘An “out of control” drug-taking gambling addict stole more than £75,000 from an elderly couple while working as their carer.’
BBC News, 22nd May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Experts Call on UK Government to End Worker Exploitation in the Care Industry – EIN Blog
‘The global economic crisis has pushed many vulnerable people around the world into seeking employment opportunities abroad. Unfortunately, many of these individuals are subjected to modern slavery practices. The UK is no exception as reports of exploitation of migrant care workers by employers and recruiters have emerged in recent years. According to a report from the Centre for Social Justice, an estimated 13,000 people have been subjected to modern slavery in the UK.’
EIN Blog, 13th March 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Care worker whistleblower outed by Home Office over exploitation claims – The Guardian
‘A victim of suspected labour abuse who confidentially disclosed details of exploitation to government investigators says she has been subjected to threats and intimidation after she was outed to her employer.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Council to pay compensation to family after ‘unprofessional’ conduct by care provider – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman report has revealed that a care provider commissioned by Cambridgeshire County Council failed to alert a late woman’s family of her deteriorating health and did not contact medical help.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Cambridgeshire County Council to pay compensation over ‘unprofessional’ carer – BBC News
‘Cambridgeshire County Council is to compensate the family of a woman whose carer “wailed” on the floor after she was told of her client’s death.’
BBC News, 9th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
No jab no job: 5 care home workers dismissed for not taking the vaccine – Lamb Chambers
‘In Dimitrova et Ors v Barchester Healthcare Ltd ET 1803315/2021, 5 care home workers brought claims against Barchester Healthcare Ltd, the second largest provider of care home services in the UK. These 5 Claimants were heard in the first tranche of several other claims. They all brought claims of unfair dismissal and two brought claims of direct/indirect religion/belief discrimination. Another Claimant brought a belief related harassment claim.’
Lamb Chambers, December 2022
Source: www.lambchambers.co.uk
Council where Logan Mwangi was murdered ‘worryingly dependent’ on agency care – The Guardian
‘A local authority involved in the care of Logan Mwangi, the five-year-old boy murdered by his mother, her partner and his stepson, spent more than £1m on agency social workers in the year the child was killed, it has emerged.’
The Guardian, 5th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sheffield City Council repeatedly let down vulnerable woman – ombudsman – BBC News
‘A vulnerable young woman was told by a council investigation she could have stopped the abuse she experienced if she had spoken up sooner.’
BBC News, 15th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
