Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 80526

Social Services: Vacancies

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Alex Brewer

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Home Office's document entitled Statement of changes in immigration rules, published on 1 July 2025, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that vacancies in socia

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Although overseas recruitment for adult social care ended as of 22 July 2025, for a transition period until 2028, in-country switching for those already in the country and working legally for their employers will be permitted. This means, for example, tha...

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