Petition
Make it fair and non-discriminatory Keep the 5Year Qualifying Period for Carers.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Care Workers are the backbone of the UK’s care system. Every day, they support our elderly, our disabled, and our most vulnerable community members. They fill essential roles that are already in critical shortage, and they contribute socially, economically, and emotionally to our communities.
We reject any attempt to make Care Workers the scapegoat for new immigration policies.
Portraying them as “low-skilled” or economically insignificant ignores the reality: our entire care system relies on their dedication, expertise, and compassion.
Care Workers deserve recognition, not stigma.
Portraying them as “low-skilled” or economically insignificant ignores the reality: our entire care system relies on their dedication, expertise, and compassion.
Care Workers deserve recognition, not stigma.
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 similar action: "Keep 5-year ILR for Health and Care visa holders to protect the NHS" Keep 5-year ILR for Health and Care visa holders to protect the NHS
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.