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.

2,989 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
2
Signature Deadline
Monday 16th March 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 3,083

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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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