Require care workers to have advanced level of English language proficiency

We call for higher standards in English language for care workers. We think there should be a minimum of 1 year's training, working alongside a fully experienced carer, including an English test with no multiple choice questions. The elderly need to be able to understand what is being said to them.

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Tuesday 16th September 2025
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Monday 16th March 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 2,981
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I find it worrying that people with such low levels of English that they cannot understand food packaging or read medication labels may be trusted to care for the elderly.


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