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CARE WORKERS face losing their jobs if they are not double vaccinated against coronavirus by Thursday, unless exempt.

Unison estimates that up to 70,0000 care workers may not be fully vaccinated by the deadline, leaving many care homes in danger of closing.

The care sector is already facing a crisis, with an estimated 105,000 vacancies for care home staff across the UK.

On Tuesday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced an extension of mandatory vaccines to all frontline NHS staff, which will come into force from April 1.

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UNISON says government resources should be used to persuade vaccine hesitant care workers

UNISON, the public service union has said it does not agree with the government’s decision on mandatory vaccines for care home workers. 

The union says instead that resources should be used to persuade vaccine-hesitant care workers of the benefits of getting jabbed.

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Care have employers warned of the dire consequences of a draconian approach. The staffing crisis will become a catastrophe for a sector already on its knees.

“Some homes may have to close if care staff are barred from their jobs. The upheaval and distress caused to many elderly residents and their families would be disastrous.

“Forcing the vaccine on care staff is an own goal by the government. Take-up rates will only increase with persuasion, not punishment.”

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