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Barriers to progression in care sector persist for women, report finds

Dr Olivia Curno

Women make up almost four-fifths of the adult social care workforce (78%) but only hold four in 10 board-level positions (41%), indicating persistent barriers to progression across the sector. A report by Care England, which draws on 12 interviews with senior women leaders and 157 survey responses, identifies a ‘recognition gap’. Although the care sector…

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