Caregivers

  • Widespread exploitation of carers recruited from abroad is the “the number one priority” for the agency that investigates criminality affecting workers in England and Wales. The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) told Sky News the Health and Care Worker visa system is being abused by criminals, leading to “a constant stream of allegations” of…

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  •   Elderly husbands may devote just as much effort to caring for a sick spouse as their wives might do if the situation were reversed, a German study suggests. Plenty of research on gender roles among older couples has found women do the bulk of housework even if both spouses have similar amounts of time…

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