We’re proud to unveil The Care Workers’ Charity’s Wellbeing Survey Report—a vital insight into the state of care worker wellbeing across the UK, drawn from the experiences of over 2,000 care workers.
These findings are more than statistics—they represent real people delivering essential care under immense and persistent pressure. The message is clear: we cannot afford to ignore the voices of care workers any longer.
Across all areas—mental health, financial wellbeing, physical safety, and professional recognition—care workers told us the same story. They are dedicated to their roles and committed to those they support, but feel consistently let down by the systems designed to support them.
Key findings from the report include:
- 42.10% of care workers reported feeling unhappy or depressed.
- Over one-third said their job negatively affects their mental health—yet only 52.63% felt they had access to adequate support.
- 72.06% do not feel financially secure, and 22.86% have relied on food banks.
- 33.42% have experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment, or verbal abuse—often from colleagues or managers.
- 36.69% are actively considering leaving their roles, and 26.01% would leave as soon as they found another job.
These numbers highlight a sector in crisis. When care workers are experiencing burnout, financial hardship, and a lack of support, it’s not just their wellbeing at risk—it’s the sustainability of the entire care system.
Care workers are the backbone of society. They deliver skilled, compassionate support to those who need it most—yet too often, they feel unsafe, undervalued, and invisible. Their wellbeing must be the foundation of any meaningful reform.
While we welcome ongoing efforts to improve conditions in the sector, these efforts must be led by the expertise of care workers themselves—with their insight embedded at the heart of every policy, every conversation, and every decision.
This year’s launch, hosted by David Baines MP at Portcullis House, brought together frontline care workers, policymakers, and sector leaders to spotlight the urgent challenges faced by those delivering essential care—and the action needed to support them better. We are extremely grateful to LDC Care and Libertatem Healthcare for sponsoring the launch event and helping to ensure care workers’ voices are heard at the heart of Parliament. Special thanks to Louis Werth and Care Research, whose partnership and hosting of the survey and data were instrumental to the success of this report. Your expertise and collaboration have enabled us to produce a robust, insightful and actionable body of work that centres the lived experience of our care workforce.
📖 Read the full report: Care Worker Wellbeing Survey Report
