Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Care Workers: Conditions of Employment and Pay

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans she has to help improve the pay and conditions of adult social care workers.

Answer

The Government recognises the scale of the reforms needed to improve recruitment and retention in the social care sector, and this will be a key focus of the reform programme announced by the Prime Minister on 29 July. As a first step, we are establishing the first ever Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers in 2028, backed by £500 million of funding to improve pay and conditions for the current workforce. This Fair Pay Agreement process will strengthen the voice of the workforce through unions, helping to secure fair pay and better conditions that truly reflect the value of their work. Further details are available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fair-pay-agreement-process-in-adult-social-care

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Type: Written question
Reference: 23799
Session: 2026-27
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Conditions of employment Pay Care workers
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Care Workers: Conditions of Employment and Pay

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