A Bill to grant indefinite leave to remain to health and social care staff; and for connected purposes.
The Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill would grant indefinite leave to remain to health and social care workers already in the UK. It is intended to make it easier for NHS and social care staff to live and work long term by removing the need for visa renewals. By giving lasting immigration status, the bill aims to help recruit and retain staff in health and care sectors.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, with Christine Jardine as sponsor. After this stage it would typically move to committee, then report and third readings, before potential passage to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
