New bill would require the health secretary to form a care workers employment strategy

The Liberal Democrat MP Helen Morgan today proposed a 10-minute rule bill which, if passed, would require the health secretary to publish and implement a care workers employment strategy as well as improve recruitment and retention of staff in the sector.

Introducing her bill, Ms Morgan said: “At the heart of the care system are people in need of assistance, whether they are elderly or in poor health or have lifelong disabilities. Those requiring care should have the right to live in dignity, knowing that their needs will be met sensitively, either by a loved one or by a caring professional”.