Some care providers have been quoted increases in their energy costs of 400 per cent.
Dominic Poole, of Cheswardine Hall Nursing and Residential Home, in Market Drayton
Mr Poole says there is 'care sector fatigue' and greater engagement is needed from government to understand the impact on those within the industry. "We have to renew by the start of November. The Government will cover six months but they haven't really said how we would be protected after that. So what happens then? Do I sign an energy deal for six months or 12 months?Mr Poole added:"We have 30 clients. Will we have to ask the residents for that extra money? It could be £50 a week or more– for nothing extra but just because it costs that to turn the lights on.
"But if we pay more that means our elderly would have to pay more to fund it. A solution has to be found somewhere because we want to encourage people to join the sector but are struggling to recruit and resource people."
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