The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has issued an urgent ‘£100,000 Before the End of May’ appeal to social care organisations to support care workers in need.

The appeal comes in the wake of the government’s well-publicised u-turn on funding towards workforce development and reform which takes away support for wellbeing.

Chief executive, Karolina Gerlich said: “The social care workforce has, once again, been sold down the river.

“The stark reality is that the sector needs to fend for itself and we need to look after our own. Because the government has pulled back on its pledge for additional funding, we need to step up our fundraising as we work to support people in need so that we can help to provide for their wellbeing.”

Chairman Martin Jones added: “The CWC’s work is focused on providing a safety net for care workers who are facing financial hardship for whatever reason. We also provide invaluable mental health support and training.

“We are asking for companies to make a £500 donation. Whilst costs are going up for everyone, this is equal to less than £42 per month and I would hope that most would feel this is a reasonable request.”

The CWC runs programmes open to care workers, providing hardship funds, mental health support and training. The average support grant given to care workers in financial need is £500.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so using this link:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/100kBeforeTheEndOfMay?success=true