Christian Aid has taken the decision to implement the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (known as furloughing) to ensure that its core international work can continue, and to ensure livelihoods in the long term.
All those providing adult social care in Scotland will receive the Real Living Wage for every hour worked, including sleepovers, with immediate effect.
The High Pay Centre says it is reasonable to expect social and environmental commitments in return for public money, particularly in areas such as tax or pay and working conditions.
A weakened social security system, low pay and insecure work are tightening the grip of poverty and forcing people to crisis point, says A Menu For Change.
The blueprint includes calls for free personal care and an Ethical Commissioning Charter requiring providers to meet minimum standards or face being replaced.