Unions call for national foster carers register supported but bid for proper pay and allowances knocked back.  GMB, the union for foster carers, has made an initial response to the Independent Report on Foster Care in England and the recommendations made by Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers. [1]

GMB, Britain's General Union, which represents thousands of NHS workers across the UK, has promised to continue its fight to oppose the proposal of the transfer of staff at Airedale NHS Trust to a new company which will take over the running of the Trust's services.

Health & Safety Update: Working In Cold Temperatures - Employers must ensure the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings is “reasonable” during working hours. This means providing reasonable comfort without the need for special clothing.

Foster carers' union welcomes Education Committee's backing for key recommendations as step forward for recognition of fostering.

It’s safe to say that 2017 was the year that foster carers finally had their voices heard. It’s no coincidence that the many debates in the press and with government are as a direct result of foster carers finding their collective voice and getting unionised

MINIMUM WAGE’S TWENTIETH BIRTHDAY MARRED BY GROWING PAY GAP BETWEEN WORKERS AND COMPANY BOSSES

GMB welcomes Select Committee backing for key recommendations as step forward for professional recognition and fairer treatment in fostering.

Police forced to take patients to hospital due to shortages in more than 1,000 incidents of 999 ambulance calls.

After the success of 'The Great Get Together' in memory of Jo Cox, 'The Great Christmas Get Together' will invite people to share a 'Mince Pie Moment' with somebody who might be feeling lonely over the festive period.

Union fears these cuts will leave many children saying 'please sir, I want some more'.