Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 117193

Health Professions: Migrant Workers

Tabled: 2 March 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Mr Will Forster

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to assess eligibility for the Immigration Health Surcharge reimbursement scheme for roles supporting NHS services not directly employed by NHS organisations.

Answer

Karin Smyth

When applying for an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) reimbursement, the applicant must satisfy the requirement of ‘eligible work’ as set out in the IHS guidance. Applicants need to be working in a role where they provide a service which is related to t...

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