Urge the UK Government to Allow Social Workers to Bring Their Dependents

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I am one of many social workers who have come to the UK on a healthcare visa, ready and willing to serve the people of this nation. However, our ability to fully commit ourselves is hindered by a heart-wrenching reality - we are unable to bring our dependents with us.

The current law prevents us from bringing our loved ones with us while we work tirelessly for the betterment of others' lives. This policy is not just unfair; it's counterproductive. Studies show that employees who feel secure in their personal lives perform better at work (source: Harvard Business Review). We urge the UK government to reconsider its stance on this issue and allow social workers on healthcare visas to bring their dependents with them.

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

20 Feb 2024	Petition opened for signatures
28 Feb 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Feb 2024

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