What do carers think of #ClapForCarers?

UNISON steward Hassan Ortega works for a charity providing a homelessness prevention service in Salford. He said: “I feel mixed about #ClapForCarers. It’s great that it’s raised the profile of workers in the community sector who are providing services that are keeping people safe, healthy and protected.” However, Hassan notes that what carers really need is not to be left unprotected and vulnerable themselves – and not to be outsourced. “In some respects, it could be seen as a diversionary activity to keep the public busy. But I value that it’s raised the profile of a group of workers who were pretty much side-lined until recently.” And he continues: “Care workers are committed to enhancing the quality of life for those they work with, while themselves often enduring poor terms and conditions and poverty pay. For too long they have been undervalued, unsupported and poorly remunerated. And they undertake this work in a myriad of settings – in day centres, residential care facilities and individual’s homes. “Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, our dedicated care workers have continued to work in the most physically and emotionally challenging conditions in their workplaces.” Hassan’s frontline work has been hugely affected by the pandemic. He explains: “We’re a community hub that sees a footfall of over 100 people daily, and those people are marginalised, vulnerable and often in crisis. “We’re situated right in the heart of Salford ci...
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