This announcement from the UKVI means only health and care organisations that fall under the scope of the CQC regulations will be able to sponsor care workers to work in the UK.
Also from 11 March, sponsored care workers will no longer be able to support dependants, meaning that newly arriving care workers must be willing to leave their immediate family members overseas.
There are exceptions to the changes for care workers already sponsored in the UK before this date, for example, those already living in the UK on a Health and Social Care Visa with their dependent family will be able to remain.
However, if an organisation relies upon the sponsorship of overseas nationals to fill shortages in its workforce, it is advisable to review timelines and recruitment plans to bring any applications forward if possible.
Additional information on the changes can be found here: https://www.stoneking.co.uk/news/general/how-will-uks-immigration-reforms-impact-care-homes
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