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Carers are still not getting full sick pay if they need to self-isolate - despite council and NHS promising to foot the bill

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hereHundreds of carers in Salford could potentially be impacted should they, a member of their household or someone they look after fall ill.Care workers are twice as likely to die of Covid-19 than their counterparts in the health service, sparking fears those who do not receive sick pay may be continuing to work while unwell.One carer, who did not want to be named, said she was given a choice between Statutory Sick Pay - which is significantly below the normal rate - and annual leave after she began showing symptoms.She said: “I can't afford to lose a week’s pay, I have too many bills.

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