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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Head of Practice Development (Adult Social Care)

: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York, North Yorkshire: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

RECRUITER: City of York Council

Public Health Lead - Gambling Harms

£55,296 - £60,286 per annum (£33,177 - £36,171 per annum pro rata based on 22.2 hours per week)

Windsor, Multiple£55,296 - £60,286 per annum (£33,177 - £36,171 per annum pro rata based on 22.2 hours per week)

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Independent Reviewing Officer

£54,143 - £56,293 per annum

Gloucestershire£54,143 - £56,293 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Practice Development (Adult Social Care)

: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York, North Yorkshire: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

RECRUITER: City of York Council

Public Health Lead - Gambling Harms

£55,296 - £60,286 per annum (£33,177 - £36,171 per annum pro rata based on 22.2 hours per week)

Windsor, Multiple£55,296 - £60,286 per annum (£33,177 - £36,171 per annum pro rata based on 22.2 hours per week)

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Independent Reviewing Officer

£54,143 - £56,293 per annum

Gloucestershire£54,143 - £56,293 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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