Aberdeenshire UNISON has organised training on the SSSC for all CVS Social Care Workers, whether or not you are a
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The Social Care Staff Support Fund – open now for those who have been shielding
The shielding element of the Social Care Staff Support Fund is now open to applications. The Fund will close on
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If you work in social care or home care and are self isolating or shielding and are not receiving sick pay
Read moreImportant update for social care members – you should now get normal pay if self-isolating
UNISON welcomes the Coronavirus (COVID-19): social care staff support fund guidance, announced by the Scottish Government on Thursday 25 June,
Read moreTesting extended to weekly for all care home staff and to anyone with symptoms over 5
It is important to note that there have again been changes to who can access the testing programme announced by
Read moreCare home testing – NOW UPDATED – please make sure the guidance is being followed
Now updated to weekly testing of care home staff. Please look at this webpage and make sure that this is
Read moreUpdate for members where Covid is in your care home – you can now be tested even if no symptoms
This is an update on who is eligible for testing for Covid-19. It has been confirmed that where one resident
Read moreUpdate for social care members. Please do this Covid-19 survey
Social care workers are at the forefront of the struggle against COVID-19. Care workers put themselves at risk to provide
Read moreInformation for social care members about the “furlough” scheme
In every workplace that we have members, UNISON is asking employers to make sure that workers who follow government and
Read moreA message for Inspire members on dealing with Covid-19
Dear Inspire Member There has been a lot of focus in the media in regards to PPE. I’m aware you
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