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Mayors call for real Living Wage for care workers 28/10/2025 Mayors Andy Burnham and Kim McGuinness have signed an open letter urging Government to guarantee all adult social care workers are paid the real Living Wage.
EXCLUSIVE: Section 151 recruitment crisis warning 21/10/2025 The sector is facing a recruitment crisis for section 151 officers, The MJ has been told.
Domestic recruitment challenges persist in adult social care 15/10/2025 The adult social care sector in England continued to grow in 2024/25, but challenges in domestic recruitment and workforce sustainability remain, a new report reveals.

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