In 2021, staff retention was rather challenging for care homes providers in England. According to this survey conducted from September to October 2021, the main reasons for challenging staff retention in care homes were the better pay, conditions, and the COVID-19 vaccine requirements. In this survey, roughly 26 percent of responding providers believed that the better remuneration elsewhere outside of the care sector was the main reason for their staff retention challenges.
Why is staff retention challenging according to care home providers in England?
Characteristic
share of respondents
Better pay elsewhere outside of care sector
25.9%
Do not wish to be vaccinated
14.7%
Better hours/working conditions elsewhere outside of care sector
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GOV.UK. (December 17, 2021). Why is staff retention challenging according to care home providers in England? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1298449/care-home-staff-leaving-reasons-in-england/
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GOV.UK. (2021). Why is staff retention challenging according to care home providers in England?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1298449/care-home-staff-leaving-reasons-in-england/
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