Responding to comments by the Prime Minister that care homes did not follow procedures during the pandemic, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said today (Tuesday):
“It’s despicable for Boris Johnson to blame incredible, dedicated care workers for his own government’s failings.
“Care staff have kept working throughout to help the vulnerable, putting their own health at risk with little or no protective kit and without testing.
“Many lacked full sick pay so couldn’t afford to stop home. Others went unpaid if they became ill, causing real financial headaches for doing the right thing.
“This was all the result of poor decisions taken by his government. The Prime Minister should be ashamed, take responsibility and commit to proper, lasting reform of social care.”