Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, emphasized the need for increased care worker wages, stating, "I do think care workers deserve more... However, we need to find the money for it." On Good Morning Britain, he acknowledged the complexity of wage increases in the care sector, given current budget constraints, suggesting that while unions advocate for a minimum wage of £15 per hour, the implementation requires careful financial planning and consideration of available resources.
Streeting elaborated on the need for a more strategic approach to wage increases in adult social care. He pointed out that it's not just a matter of agreeing on a number, but about ensuring that any proposed increases are sustainable. "When it comes to increasing wages, we do need to find the money," he noted, underscoring fiscal responsibility while affirming the necessity to recognize the contributions of care workers.
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