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Issue 191
Staffing in UK Care Sector at “Breaking Point”
Staffing in the care sector has reached “breaking point” a report revealed. The report, entitled Care Trends 2024 released April 24 by Care England and software provider One Advanced found that 58% of applications received by care organisations are from unsuitable candidates and almost half (49%) no visibility to adequately staff specific times of the day/week.
Following on from the 2023 report, the data shows that the care sector in the UK is still facing a significant workforce shortage which is supported by figures published by Skills for Care which state 9.9% (152,000) of posts in the UK remain unfilled.
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