We believe in the importance of human dignity. We honour those people who serve, care for and support others so that this dignity can be respected and that all may have fullness of life.  We thank them for their time, hard work and compassion. 
  
We believe in fairness and justice, and believe that all staff working in social care in Scotland today should be paid fairly for this fundamentally important work. We recognise the challenges today facing social care staff and providers, following the difficult years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost of living crisis and the current challenges with recruitment. 
  
We call on church and faith communities to encourage and support advocacy and fundraising for better social care in Scotland. We recognise recent commitment made to the Adult Care Workforce but call on  the Scottish Government to do everything within its power to ensure all frontline social care workers be paid a minimum of £12 per hour immediately, and that the appropriate funding is made available which  allows all social care staff to be recognised for their skills, experience and contributions, in whichever role they serve.

At this stage of the campaign we are inviting all ‘Faith Leaders’ to sign the declaration by submitting your details below.   This would include, as examples, faith leaders of all faiths, parish priests, religious, ministers or office holders within the church as well as leaders of faith organisations such as Presidents of local St Vincent De Paul Conferences and Justice & Peace group leaders and representatives.