SOCIAL CARE

Nine in 10 social workers hampered by austerity

Social workers say repeated cuts that have created a crisis in the sector, according to a trade union survey published today.

Social workers say repeated cuts that have created a crisis in the sector, according to a trade union survey published today.

Unison's survey found 95% felt they could not perform their jobs properly due to reduced services and the social conditions created by austerity.

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