Services hit by massive bill may face closure without state aid, say campaignersSenior Tory MPs have joined calls for a government bailout of social care providers, after warnings that some will go bust as a result of a crisis over a £400m bill for back pay. Former cabinet ministers are among those concerned about the government’s failure last week to guarantee financial aid to those affected. It comes at a time when the social care sector is already under extraordinary financial pressure.The crisis arose after a court ruled that carers staying overnight, known as sleep-in shifts, were entitled to the minimum wage, rather than a flat-rate £30 which had been paid by care providers. Charities say they had been wrongly advised by government guidance. It means some face bills for back pay covering up to six years, with many saying they will simply fold without a bailout. Continue reading…
Via: Tory MPs demand bailout for care agencies in £400m backpay crisis
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