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SECTION 6: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS
The social care workforce is in trouble. Delivering care is a hugely fulfilling job that does not get the reward or recognition it deserves. Low pay and a poor reputation lead to serious staff shortages, high turnover rates, and a reliance on expensive agency staff and overseas workers. The impact of this workforce crisis is widespread and spelled out below.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS
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5. INEFFICIENCY IN HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
6. A DYSFUNCTIONAL CARE MARKET
DISRUPTION THAT LEADS TO POOR CARE FOR THOSE DRAWING ON SUPPORT
INCOME INSECURITY FOR FRONTLINE CARE AND SUPPORT WORKERS
UNFAIRNESS COMPARED TO EQUIVALENT STAFF IN THE NHS
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UNTAPPED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INEFFICIENCY IN THE DELIVERY OF CARE SERVICES
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Low and unfair pay has a cascading impact on people, organisations, systems, communities, and the country. These are the seven deadly sins that can be addressed through fair pay for frontline social care workers.