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Care worker recruitment from abroad to end – what does this mean for the care sector?

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Posted By sme-admin on May 21, 2025 News, Wellbeing & Mental Health

As reported by BBC News, the Home Secretary has confirmed that care worker visas will be closed to new overseas applicants as part of a sweeping overhaul of the UK’s immigration system. This policy shift, part of a broader strategy to reduce net migration and raise skill thresholds, marks a decisive break from the UK’s recent reliance on international care workers to fill critical labour gaps.

Following the government’s announcement and the publication of the Immigration White Paper, Senior Business Immigration Solicitor at law firm Harper James, Fozia Iqbal, comments on the impact this decision could have on the care sector going forward:

“The UK government’s decision to end overseas recruitment for care workers marks a significant shift in immigration and workforce policy, with serious implications for the adult social care sector. While the move is framed as a way to protect migrant workers from exploitation and reduce net migration, it risks compounding the staffing crisis already facing many care providers.

 “The care sector has long relied on international recruitment to address chronic labour shortages and deliver essential services to vulnerable individuals. Thousands of overseas workers have stepped in where domestic supply could not meet demand, particularly in light of an ageing population and historically low wages, which have made recruiting and retaining UK-based workers difficult.

 “The Home Secretary’s announcement recognises serious failings in the current system, including the abuse and displacement of migrant workers, and highlights the government’s ambition to train and mobilise a domestic workforce instead. However, without immediate and substantial investment in domestic training pathways, wage increases, and sector-wide reform, care providers may struggle to meet demand, potentially leading to reduced service availability and quality.

 “While current visa holders will be permitted to remain, change sponsors, and apply for settlement, the removal of the overseas recruitment pipeline creates an urgent need for a sustainable, long-term workforce plan. Promised initiatives such as Fair Pay Agreements and the expansion of the Care Workforce Pathway are welcome in principle but must be delivered quickly and effectively to fill the gap left behind.

 “In the short term, care employers may find themselves under intense pressure. This reform demands careful monitoring and open dialogue between government, providers, and the public to ensure that the most vulnerable in society are not inadvertently left behind.”

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