The new immigration rules came into effect on 9 April 2025. They bring significant changes, especially to the Skilled Worker Route and adult social care recruitment.
Here we signpost you to useful resources from organisations like the Department of Health and Social Care and Home Office.
Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad
This guidance is for people from overseas who may want to work in health and social care in the UK. Part 2: living and working in the UK – what you need to know as a health and care worker’ offers guidance on:
- being aware of exploitation and what to do about it
- arranging accommodation
- worker legal rights and standards
- employment changes and visas
- equality and inclusion in the workforce
- where to go for further guidance, support or help in the UK
Check if you can get indefinite leave to remain
Indefinite leave to remain is how you settle in the UK. It’s also called ‘settlement’. It gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible. You can use it to apply for British citizenship.
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain based on your circumstances.
Health and Care Worker Visa
A Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care.
It contains information in terms of what you need to qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa.
Skilled Worker Visa Guidance
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.
This Government guidance includes information about eligibility, how long you can stay in the UK, how to apply and much more.
