The UK has prohibited Health and Care Workers on visas from bringing dependents into the country, aiming to achieve a substantial cut in migration.
This measure follows a surge in migrant care workers during the pandemic, addressing workforce gaps but facing challenges in a demanding, underpaid field.
The stricter immigration system, with a heightened minimum salary requirement for visas, aims to prioritize British talent, reduce reliance on migration, and align salaries with industry averages.
Despite these goals, the plan’s impact may exacerbate emotional and financial hardships for workers separated from their families, particularly in the demanding and emotionally taxing field of care work.
