The £12.71 Threshold: A 2026 National Analysis of UK Social Care Pay
The April 2026 Shift On April 1st, 2026, the UK social care landscape has seen a significant change in it’s wage structure. The National Living Wage (NLW) rose to £12.71 per hour, a 4.1% increase that directly impacts approximately 640,000 care workers across the country. For a full-time staff member, this represents an annual salary