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Social care workers require key worker status to access affordable housing.
Conclusion
Social care workers should be designated as key workers on the same basis as public sector employees so they can access affordable rented housing from local authorities and registered providers.
Government Response Summary
The government is committed to supporting access to affordable housing but states there is no single national definition of key workers for this purpose, empowering local authorities to make these decisions for their areas.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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We are committed to supporting access to affordable housing, be it for sub-market rent or low- cost home ownership. There is no single national definition of key workers for affordable housing, but instead the Government empowers local authorities to take these decisions in the best interests of their areas and residents.
Source
Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
Report
Third Report - Workforce: recruitment, training and retention in health and social care
25 Jul 2022
HC 115
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.8 yrs
Report published
25 Jul 2022