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UK Immigration Reforms Threaten NHS Staffing as Migrant Nurses Plan to Leave

Over 40% of internationally trained nurses in the UK are considering departure, citing pay, discrimination, and stricter visa rules under the new Immigration White Paper.

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Overview

  • A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) survey reveals 42% of migrant nurses plan to leave the UK, with 70% attributing this to low pay and 40% to immigration policies.
  • Two-thirds of those planning to leave intend to relocate to countries other than their home nation, such as the US, Canada, or Australia.
  • The UK Government's Immigration White Paper proposes ending care worker visas, stricter student visa requirements, and reduced post-study residency for graduates.
  • The RCN warns the measures could exacerbate staffing shortages in the NHS and social care, already struggling with retention and recruitment challenges.
  • The Government defends the reforms, citing the need to curb reliance on WHO red list countries and pledging a Fair Pay Agreement to attract and retain domestic talent.