A proposal to limit foreign health and care workers to bringing only one relative with them to the UK is causing concern among senior NHS and social care leaders. The Cavendish Coalition, representing various stakeholders in the sector, warns that such a limit could have a detrimental impact on services. They argue that it might deter individuals from coming to work in the UK, leading to longer waiting times for NHS treatment and inadequate community care. The coalition emphasised the importance of the international workforce, which makes up a significant portion of healthcare staff in England.

UK immigration laws are a complex set of rules which are often exploited and not always applied correctly. Supporting the NHS is clearly a priority.