Sharp decline in healthcare worker visa applications

Sharp decline in healthcare worker visa applications

By Liz Wells 09 January 2026

Applications for visas to come to the UK as a health and care worker fell sharply in 2025, new figures reveal.

Lib Dems urge action on care visas

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has urged the Government to allow social care providers to extend care workers’ visas without facing ‘crippling’ Home Office fees, to avoid making the crisis in soc...

Plummeting visa numbers leave social care sector 'in crisis'

By Liz Wells 02 December 2024

Care England is ‘gravely concerned’ by new figures showing a 65% drop in health and care worker visa grants over the past year.

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Children Legal Officer

£27,254 - £34,434 per annum

Northallerton, North Yorkshire£27,254 - £34,434 per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Social Worker - WMF2629e

£42,839 £44,075

Cumbria / South Lakeland£42,839 £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Infection Prevention & Control Nurse/Practitioner

£38,682.00 - £46,580.00, 23NHS 2021 B6, 37.5 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West Yorkshire£38,682.00 - £46,580.00, 23NHS 2021 B6, 37.5 hours, Permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

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