Increasing regulation of care services is making the sector less attractive for workers

Over 1.5 million people currently work in the care sector in the UK and as the population ages, the demands for care and employees will increase. However, the health and social care sector has experienced challenges in recent years as a result of austerity measures in the public sector which has had implications for the pay and pensions of those working in the sector. With growing demands and fewer resources, the issue of workforce planning has become increasingly critical.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 16, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news