The Care Quality Commission has called for a new deal for the care workforce, which develops clear career progression, secures the right skills for the sector, better recognises and values staff, invests in their training and supports appropriate professionalisation.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people aged 50-70 are more likely to be in the poorest fifth of the population in England compared with White people, and that Black people are living on an average of £100 less a week compared to White people.
People of colour are more likely to die from COVID-19, and are more likely to be fined under regulations in the Coronavirus Act, say Quakers in a letter to the Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock.
Government proposals include provision for landlords to evict tenants if they have one month of rent arrears at the time of a possession hearing in court.
Charities are employing highly qualified staff but this may be at the cost of excluding people who face greater barriers to education and experience, new research suggests.