Care homes will close thanks to Starmer’s immigration crackdown, providers warn
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Fears for care homes amid Starmer’s immigration crackdown
- The Government's plan to end the recruitment of overseas care workers is raising concerns about the future of social care services.
- Care providers warn that the policy, part of a larger immigration crackdown, could force more care homes to close due to staff shortages.
- The Government decision follows previous restrictions on the health and care worker visa, including limiting dependents, partly due to concerns about exploitation.
- Critics argue the Government's approach lacks understanding of the care sector and fails to address underlying issues like funding and staff retention.
- The policy is expected to exacerbate existing vacancies in the sector, potentially leaving vulnerable people without access to essential care.