Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Do not cut investment in social care workforce
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government had previously announced £500 million to improve recruitment, retention, progression, and staff wellbeing in social care. This has now been cut by 50% to £250 million. We believe this should be increased back to the £500 million originally announced.
We believe the Government isn't taking a short, medium or long term view for social care.
About 400,000 people left their jobs in 2022, 1/4 of the workforce. If this isn't addressed frail and vulnerable people will go without the care they need.
There are 165,000 vacancies, a 52% increase on the previous year and the highest on record.
Care workers were paid an average hourly rate of £9.66 in the independent sector and £11.03 in the public sector.
Increased investment in workforce development is what is needed.
About 400,000 people left their jobs in 2022, 1/4 of the workforce. If this isn't addressed frail and vulnerable people will go without the care they need.
There are 165,000 vacancies, a 52% increase on the previous year and the highest on record.
Care workers were paid an average hourly rate of £9.66 in the independent sector and £11.03 in the public sector.
Increased investment in workforce development is what is needed.
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Oct 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
12 Apr 2023
Closed
12 Oct 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.