PCS condemns plans to scrap pay allowances for staff working with WW2 Polish veterans

Union says the drop in income will impact on the recruitment and retention of staff at Devon care hom

The cuts introduced by the Ministry of Defence include the Language Allowance paid to bilingual staff at Ilford Park Polish Home (IPPH), a residential and care home in Devon for Polish Veterans and their dependents. 

PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said: “We’re calling on the MoD to reverse this decision and honour its obligations to the Polish veterans and the dedicated staff that care for them.”