Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 57
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Acknowledged
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Parity of esteem between NHS and social care is crucial for retention improvements.
Conclusion
The work that social carers do is essential to the lives of those who are cared for, and to their families. It is vital that they are treated by the Government and by wider society with the same respect as their NHS colleagues. It is not until parity of esteem between the NHS and social care is achieved that recruitment and retention in the social care sector will improve.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of treating social carers with respect, recognising their commitment, and states its vision for a supported and recognised ASC workforce outlined in the People at the Heart of Care White Paper.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree with this recommendation. We are incredibly proud of all our health and care staff and recognise their extraordinary commitment—working day and night, putting our care and safety at the centre of everything they do. The dedication of the workforce during the pandemic has helped to shine a bright light on the importance of care workers. Our vision is for an ASC workforce where people feel supported, recognised, that their wellbeing is prioritised, and there are opportunities to develop and progress. Our People at the Heart of Care White Paper published in December outlined our strategy for the workforce, backed by a new programme of reforms.