There are warnings from a recent article in Care Magazine about the care sector. A survey of independent providers revealed that up to a quarter of these may exit the market if the Living wage of £9 per hour comes into being as planned by the government in April next year. The National Care Homes Association stated “Without increased funding from local councils in recognition of the true cost of care will mean the end of the road for many independent care homes.
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