Social Care sector to receive £290million to boost staffing levels & testing.

The funding is to protect and support staff and residents in care homes and those receiving help in their own homes. 19/1/2021

• New £120 million fund for local authorities to boost staffing levels.
• £149 million grant system to support increased testing in care homes.
• The new £120 million funding will help local authorities to boost staffing levels, a direct ask of the sector.
  The funding can.
• provide additional care staff where shortages arise
• .support administrative tasks so experienced and skilled staff can focus on providing care.
• help existing staff to take on additional hours if they wish with overtime payments or by covering childcare costs.
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