In response Sarah Miller, Chief Executive of Papworth Trust, said:
“It’s been long awaited and is welcome. We are pleased to see that developing our homes and the technologies we use are included in the longer term vision, as we know the vital role having the right home plays in supporting disabled people to have equality, choice and independence in their daily lives.
But it doesn’t address the current crisis we are facing in the recruitment and retention of staff. High vacancy levels mean we can’t afford to keep waiting, the sector has already waited too long.
Our dedicated staff deserve better pay commitments that come in immediately, which recognise the outstanding role they have played and continue to play throughout the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. We need a long term solution to this crisis and we need it now.”
