Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Don't stop overseas care workers from bringing family dependants to the UK

Closed 722 signatures

What the petition asks

We want to express our concern regarding the recent decision to prohibit overseas care workers from bringing their partners or children with them to the UK, and call for this decision to be overturned.
The decision to bar dependants of overseas care workers from the UK risks jeopardizing recruitment, exacerbating staff shortages, and signals unequal treatment. Care workers, vital for healthcare, deserve equal rights. Family support is crucial for well-being and effectiveness. Discrimination concerns arise, potentially impacting the profession's esteem. Current workers may fear renewal uncertainties, which could affect mental well-being. We urge the Government to revere this decision, emphasize fair treatment, preserve family unity, and recognize care workers' essential role in society.

Timeline

18 Dec 2023 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 722
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 18 Dec 2023
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.