National Care Association Pledges Support for Care workers Caught Up in the Belfast Violence

The National Care Association (NCA) has issued a statement strongly condemning the violence and disorder in Belfast this week, which is targeting migrant and ethnic minority families, which includes care workers, who are being driven from their homes.

The NCA has expressed concerns for the safety of people who spend their working lives looking after some of the most vulnerable in our communities, many having left their own families to support our health and social care sector.

Nadra Ahmed CBE, Co- Chairman of National Care Association said:  “The social care sector depends on a multicultural and dedication workforce drawn from every part of the world. Without international and migrant care workers, the care that families across the country rely on every day would be severely compromised as we are not able to recruit from the domestic workforce.

Ms Ahmed issued a stark warning; “Let us be clear we need every care worker in our country to be valued and supported and that includes our international colleagues. Our sector stands with you. Racism and violence have no place in our communities, and we urge political leaders and the authorities to speak up for the value they bring and the contribution they make. We are deeply concerned about the narrative being used, which is enabling growing racial tensions across our nation.”

The National Care Association said it is ready to support our members and care workers affected by the disorder.