The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invited submissions to inform its recommendations to the Government on minimum wage rates in 2026 and beyond.
In a meeting with LPC commissioners and written response to the Low Pay Commission's consultation on minimum wage rates for 2026 and beyond, VODG members shared their views on
Whilst the increase of the NLW in April is a welcome step, due to the increase in Employer National Insurance contributions, the precarious state of the social care funding model and pay competition from sectors such as retail and hospitality, it is having limited impact on the recruitment and retention of staff in the social care sector.