Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 65861

NHS: Migrant Workers

Tabled: 8 July 2025

Answered: 18 July 2025

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of immigration salary thresholds on the number of overseas NHS staff on band three Agenda for Change pay.

Answer

Karin Smyth

From 9 April 2025, the minimum salary for Health and Care Worker Visa holders increased to £25,000 per year. This applies to new Certificates of Sponsorship assigned on or after that date. Entry level National Health Service Agenda for Change band 3 roles...

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