Responding to Fair Pay Agreement

The introduction of a Fair Pay Agreement is a long-overdue recognition that social care is skilled, essential work that deserves better pay and conditions.

Sustained workforce investment

However, whilst the £500m commitment is a start, it must be matched with sustained investment in the workforce to:

• improve conditions
• tackle staff shortages
• and support longer-term reform.

Without that, this agreement risks falling short of delivering the change this vital sector need.