Social care staff are the “lowest paid workers in this country”, the Tory minister responsible for the sector was told tonight.
Senior Labour MP Paul Blomfield raised the wage plight of dedicated carers during a 90-minute showdown with Care Minister Helen Whately in Parliament.
Tens of thousands of carers in the crisis-hit sector are paid the legal minimum wage of £10.42 if they are aged 23 and over; £10.18 for those aged 21 and 22; or £7.49 for 18-20 year olds.
