November 23, 2023 7.30 am This story is over 7 months old

Facing the pay puzzle: Lincolnshire’s home care wage debate

Balancing pay with the reality of budget constraints.

Lincolnshire health bosses have warned that increasing the pay of home care staff could result in reduced services in other areas amid national calls for fairer rates.

The Homecare Association believes carers should be paid a minimum of £25.95 per hour, but the average UK rate stands at £21.56.

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