Fawcett leads joint letter to the Prime Minister calling for substantial long-term investment in the childcare infrastructure as lockdown is eased. Read more
New survey data from The Fawcett Society finds that 72% think care workers are underpaid. Three in four think carers should get the Real Living Wage. Read more
In this blog, a newly trained care worker shares her experience of working in the sector during this crisis, and highlights the stark realities of care work that she and her co-workers face on a daily basis. Read more
The Equal Pay Act in the UK is not fit for purpose. We're calling to end pay secrecy with a legal 'Right to Know'. The time for change is now. Read more
Continuing our blog series highlighting how women working in the care sector are undervalued and underpaid, we spoke to an assistant health worker at an elderly care home. Read more
A nursery care manager shares her experience of having to stay open for business during the coronavirus pandemic, with little to no financial support from the government. Read more
As part of Fawcett's equal pay week, we will be bringing you this event with a focus on the care sector. Read more