Heath and Social Care Secretary announces new champion for unpaid carers and support for social care workforce

In a speech at Labour Party Conference, Health and Social Care Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced that the Government will appoint a new champion for unpaid carers, alongside new measures aimed at improving the pay, conditions and financial security of the social care workforce.

In response, the Co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance said:

“Today’s commitments are another welcome sign that social care is finally being given the attention it deserves.

“We particularly welcome the commitment to appoint

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