A survey of healthcare assistants (HCAs) in the health service found that low staffing levels, poor pay, and stress were major issues in the workplace. HCAs want recognition through a professionally registered grade. Private nursing homes and home care services face issues of low pay, lack of benefits, stress, and unmanageable workloads. The survey revealed support for collective bargaining for better terms and conditions, as well as the professional registration of HCAs. The union calls on the incoming government to prioritize care in the next Programme for Government, expand public provision of nursing homes and home care, and ensure safe staffing levels for all healthcare workers.
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