Mirus Stands with the Social Care Sector in the Call for Urgent Funding

On 25th February 2025, social care providers from across the UK will gather in Westminster for the Providers Unite Day of Action, calling on the UK Government to properly fund social care and prevent a system-wide collapse. 

At Mirus, we know first-hand the difference that high-quality, properly funded support makes in people’s lives. But right now, the entire social care sector is facing unsustainable financial pressures. 

The increase in National Insurance contributions and the Real Living Wage should be positive developments for the workforce—but without the necessary funding to support them, providers are being forced into impossible positions. 

As a not-for-profit provider employing 800 people, Mirus faces increased costs of £1.6 million next year to cover of the National Insurance increase and the Real Living Wage rise. 

We stand in full support of this demonstration, which will start at 10:30 AM at Church House behind Westminster Abbey and march to Parliament Square Garden to demand real action from policymakers. 

To show our support, Sara Davies, our Director of Support, will be attending the protest on behalf of Mirus, standing alongside others in the sector to call for urgent action. 

Providers Unite is calling for: 

• An exemption from the employer National Insurance increase, similar to what was granted for NHS services. 

• Proper adjustments to local government funding to ensure the Real Living Wage increase is fully covered. 

• A clear long-term plan for social care funding, ensuring stability for the workforce and continuity of support for people who rely on these services. 

We urge everyone who cares about social care—providers, support workers, families, and the people who rely on these services—to support this movement. 

Find out more: #ProvidersUnite – Campaign for Change 

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