A Bill to grant indefinite leave to remain to health and social care staff; and for connected purposes.
This bill would grant indefinite leave to remain in the UK to health and social care staff (making them permanent residents for immigration purposes) and cover related connected purposes. It is aimed at helping to recruit and retain workers in the NHS and the broader health and social care sector. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Christine Jardine.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage, then further stages in the Commons and eventually to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
