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Stop the Unfair Immigration Rule Against Healthcare Workers in the UK

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Reverse the rule preventing UK healthcare workers from bringing dependants. Ensure equal family rights for all skilled professionals and respect their contributions to our health system.
1. Reassess and revoke the rule barring healthcare workers from bringing dependants to the UK. 2. Consult with healthcare professionals to understand impacts. 3. Enact legislation ensuring equal family reunification rights for all skilled workers. 4. Increase decision-making transparency and fairness. 5. Acknowledge and support healthcare workers' contributions by safeguarding their rights in immigration policies.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Don't stop overseas care workers from bringing family dependants to the UK

Timeline

8 Dec 2023 Petition opened for signatures
18 Dec 2023 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Dec 2023

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