The Observer has reported that nearly 9,000 people in England are waiting for homecare services according to figures they have obtained, but the true figure is likely to be much higher with the situation having worsened dramatically since last spring.
Jane Townson, chief executive of the Homecare Association, said retention and recruitment of care workers is “more difficult than ever”, blaming “inadequate government investment in social care”. Many staff, she said, leave for better paid jobs in sectors such as retail and hospitality.
"We face the most challenging period in living memory in terms of ensuring adequate homecare workforce capacity to meet demand," said @drjanetownson of the Homecare Association. She said providers could lose up to 20% of staff due to vaccine mandates https://t.co/h0bAVGldgg
— Chaminda Jayanetti (@cjayanetti) January 15, 2022
