Brexit Poses Direct Threat to U.K. Adult Care

The video discusses the challenges faced by adult care homes in the UK, particularly due to staffing shortages exacerbated by Brexit. It highlights the reliance on EU nationals for the workforce and the impact of Brexit on recruitment. Raj Sehgal, a managing director, explains the difficulties in hiring and retaining staff. The video also covers the high turnover rates in the sector and the potential solutions, including a points-based immigration system proposed by Boris Johnson, which may not address the needs of social care homes.

What was the main concern of Paula Miller regarding the care home for her father?

• The quality of food provided at the care home

• The distance of the care home from her brother's house

• The cost of the care home services

• The potential closure of the care home due to staffing issues

How did Brexit affect the recruitment of workers in the UK's adult social care sector?

• It had no impact on the recruitment process

• It reduced the number of EU nationals applying for jobs

• It made it easier for care homes to hire local workers

• It increased the number of EU nationals applying for jobs

What percentage of England's adult social care workers were from EU countries before Brexit?

• 20%

• 15%

• 9%

• 5.5%

What is one of the main reasons for the high turnover rate in the adult social care sector?

• The need for a special type of person to handle the job

• Low wages compared to other sectors

• Limited career advancement options

• Lack of training opportunities

What is the proposed points-based immigration system expected to prioritize?

• Workers with temporary job contracts

• Workers with experience in social care

• Workers with higher education, wealth, and language skills

• Workers from non-EU countries