Led by our newly-formed Care Worker Advisory Board, a series of roundtable discussions will be held to ensure care workers’ voices are central in shaping the future of social care. These discussions will explore the creation of a National Care Service (NCS) and a Fair Pay Agreement, bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders, including care workers, sector leaders, providers, suppliers, unpaid carers, and people who draw on social care.
With the Labour Party committed to establishing a National Care Service and implementing a Fair Pay Agreement, they are seeking insights and feedback from across the sector. These roundtable sessions will empower care workers, the heart of the social care system, to share their experiences and ideas, influencing policies that will shape the future of care delivery in the UK.
- Initial In-Person Care Worker Roundtable: This first session will focus specifically on care workers and will be held in person with members of our newly formed Care Worker Advisory Board. This session will identify and prioritise the key issues that will shape subsequent discussions.
- 4 Follow-up Online Roundtables: A series of online discussions will follow throughout November, bringing together care sector leaders, care tech innovators, providers, unions, local government representatives, paid carers, people who draw on care and suppliers to the sector. These discussions will be informed by the priorities identified by care workers and will continue to center their voices by ensuring their active participation in every session.
Now is the critical moment for care workers to contribute their knowledge and experiences to the design of a National Care Service and a Fair Pay Agreement. By acting now, we can ensure that care workers are central to the decision-making process from the outset.
Call to Action:
We invite all those who are involved in the social care sector—whether as care workers, unpaid carers, care providers, suppliers, or organisations representing people who draw on social care—to participate in these vital discussions. Your voice is crucial in shaping a National Care Service that reflects the needs of everyone in the sector.
To get involved, please contact Keeley at keeley@thecwc.org.uk for more information and to express your interest in joining the conversation.
About The Care Workers’ Charity: The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has provided over £6.2 million in crisis grants since 2016. It offers mental well-being support to care workers, ensuring they receive assistance during challenging times. The CWC provides accredited Mental Health First Aid training to care workers and other staff and advocates for policy changes to improve lives and working conditions in the UK. We participate in government roundtables, academic forums, and policy discussions, sharing insights from our grant applicants’ experiences. To learn more about our mission and initiatives, visit www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk.
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