Home Office data reveals a sharp decline in skilled work visas for care roles. Sector leaders warn of workforce pressures following the reduction in overseas recruitment options.
Home Office data reveals a sharp decline in skilled work visas for care roles. Sector leaders warn of workforce pressures following the reduction in overseas recruitment options.
Recent Home Office Immigration System Statistics for the year ending March 2026 indicate that skilled work visas issued to care workers in caring personal service occupations fell by 82% compared with December 2023 levels.
The figures show issuances dropping from 107,772 to 1,397 over the period, according to data released by the department.
Care England has stated that the reduction leaves social care providers facing significant recruitment challenges, with the organisation noting the human cost of policy shifts.
Professor Martin Green OBE, CEO of Care England, described the situation as one where control appears as chaos to care service managers attempting to fill shifts.
The statistics coincide with discussions around a Fair Pay Agreement and related tax policies that sector representatives say may affect retention efforts.
These figures reflect official Home Office data and do not constitute an assessment of individual circumstances.
Official data records an 82% reduction in skilled work visas for caring personal service occupations since December 2023.
Care England has highlighted workforce pressures and described the current environment as challenging for service managers.
The statistics originate from the Home Office Immigration System Statistics publication for the year ending March 2026.
Recent Home Office Immigration System Statistics for the year ending March 2026 indicate that skilled work visas issued to care workers in caring personal service occupations fell by 82% compared with December 2023 levels.
The figures show issuances dropping from 107,772 to 1,397 over the period, according to data released by the department.
Care England has stated that the reduction leaves social care providers facing significant recruitment challenges, with the organisation noting the human cost of policy shifts.
Professor Martin Green OBE, CEO of Care England, described the situation as one where control appears as chaos to care service managers attempting to fill shifts.
The statistics coincide with discussions around a Fair Pay Agreement and related tax policies that sector representatives say may affect retention efforts.
These figures reflect official Home Office data and do not constitute an assessment of individual circumstances.
Official data records an 82% reduction in skilled work visas for caring personal service occupations since December 2023.
Care England has highlighted workforce pressures and described the current environment as challenging for service managers.
The statistics originate from the Home Office Immigration System Statistics publication for the year ending March 2026.