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Social Services: Cumbria

Asked by Tim FarronLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 January 2025UIN 902068

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help recruit social care workers in Cumbria.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

We are launching a national recruitment campaign in February to encourage suitable candidates to apply for immediate vacancies by highlighting the varied and rewarding work available.

We have also introduced legislation to deliver the first Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care to empower worker representatives, employers, and others to negotiate pay and terms and conditions.

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