Petition

Let care workers work under the care sector, not be tied to one employer

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Thousands of care workers on Health and Care visas are trapped with abusive employers who threaten visa cancellation if they speak up. We care for others but are denied our own dignity. The government must allow care workers to change jobs freely within the care sector.
Many dedicated care workers on Health and Care Worker visas came to the UK to serve with compassion,but they face exploitation.We are tied to one employer, forced to work long hours,often 14–15 a day and often paid for only part of our time. When we ask for fairness,we are threatened with visa cancellation.This system traps us in fear and silence.The government must allow care workers to work freely under the care sector,not under one employer,and protect those who report abuse or exploitation.

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:

Allow care worker visa hoders to change employer
Allow care worker visa holders to change employer

Timeline

7 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
12 Nov 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 12 Nov 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.