Are your staff struggling to make ends meet? Help teams build financial security with Turn2us tools

The Care England and Wagestream report Inclusion At The Crossroads launched in September found that care staff are financially excluded and are missing out on unclaimed benefits they are entitled to, and that those from ethnic minority backgrounds are a third as likely to receive state support compared to their white peers with similar income, and more likely to use sub-prime credit products.  The report recommended that care providers support their valued workforce to discover and apply for state assistance they’re entitled to receive.

In order to do so, Care England has partnered with Turn2us to help employers support their care staff to do exactly that through the use of the free tools outlined below.

The Challenge

New research reveals that £22.7bn in benefits and support is going unclaimed across the UK – up from £19bn last year*. In the care sector, many staff may be eligible for welfare benefits but aren’t applying, often due to social stigma or a lack of understanding about what is available.

Furthermore, the Wagestream and Care England study found 15.7% of individuals from white backgrounds receive a state benefit compared to just 5.6% of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds.* Care sector staff are feeling the financial strain more than ever, and more needs to be done to make staff from all backgrounds fully aware of what they’re entitled to.

How can care providers build financial security benefits for their staff?

Turn2us is a national charity providing free practical information and support to end financial insecurity, and outline six ways for managers to help maximise income for their care staff.

Turn2us offer a range of free user-friendly, digital tools for care staff to access the financial support they need. Follow the links below or visit: Get support | Turn2us.

Care England wants care providers to empower care staff today by using Turn2us tools to maximise their income and financial security.

Help Staff quickly discover which welfare benefits they are eligible for via the Benefits Calculator.

Staff may be missing out on non-repayable grants! The Grant Search tool helps match them with available funds.