Our latest news, blogs and updates about the West Midlands International Recruitment Programme.
Warning Over Extra Hours for International Care Workers
Care providers are being urged to carry out proper checks when offering extra hours to international care staff, after growing concerns that some are breaching visa rules, leading to sponsorship loss [...]
Tulia Conference 2025: Supporting International Care Workers in the West Midlands
On 29 August, the Tulia Conference 2025 brought together legal experts, union representatives, community leaders, and international care workers themselves to address the real challenges facing those on the frontline of health and [...]
New FAQ on Immigration Reforms for Adult Social Care – Essential Reading for Care Providers
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a comprehensive frequently asked questions (FAQs) document outlining key immigration changes that will significantly impact overseas recruitment in the adult social care [...]
New Educational Video Launched to Support International Care Workers in the UK
A new educational video aimed at informing and protecting international care workers in the UK has been launched following a change in the Social Care Visa Route, which came into effect on [...]
New WMCA Award for International Care Worker of the Year – Nominations Now Open
We’re pleased to share that the West Midlands Care Association (WMCA) has launched its 2025 Excellence in Care Awards, and this year introduces an exciting new category: “Sponsored International Worker of [...]
Changes to Immigration Rules for Adult Social Care Workforce: Key Updates
Changes to Immigration Rules for Adult Social Care Workforce: Key Updates On the 1st July 2025, the Home Office published a major Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997), which [...]
Reflecting on International Recruitment: Share Your Experience
King’s College London has been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care to conduct an independent national evaluation of the support provided through the International Recruitment Fund 2024–25. This [...]
Support for international care workers living in Dudley
Dudley Council is hosting an event to support international care workers living in the borough. Organised by the Adult Social Care team, the event will bring together a range of organisations [...]
New Safeguarding and Wellbeing Directory
At the heart of our work is a shared commitment: to ensure international care workers are protected from exploitation and treated with dignity and respect. This means supporting ethical recruitment and [...]
Coventry Supports International care workers Through Drop-In Events and Community Partnerships
Coventry City Council is funded by the International Recruitment Programme to provide support locally. One of the many things they have done is introduce a regular ‘Welcome to Coventry’ drop in [...]
International Recruitment Bulletin Issue 6 – May 2025
Our May 2025 E Bulletin is a bumper issue, reflecting the fact our Service Delivery Partners and support structures are fully operational and refreshed International Recruitment Hub now live. Features include: [...]
UK Immigration White Paper 2025
UK Immigration White Paper 2025 On the 12th May 2025, the Government published the immigration white paper - Restoring Control over the Immigration System - and confirmed that recruitment from abroad via [...]