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Care Worker Pay and Rights: A Complete UK Guide for 2026

16 December 2025

By Care Calculator Team

Everything care workers need to know about their pay, employment rights, and entitlements in 2026. Covers National Living Wage, travel time pay, zero-hours contracts, and more.

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