Dover & Deal Labour

This is a welcome and positive development, and we commend Mike Tapp MP for recognising the concerns of care workers already contributing to the UK’s health and social care sector. Allowing eligible care workers to qualify for settlement after five years, rather than being subjected to an additional five-year wait, is a step in the right direction. However, there is another important issue that must be addressed: the exploitation of sponsored workers by rogue employers. We believe there should be a centralised body responsible for coordinating and issuing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), rather than leaving workers entirely dependent on individual employers. Care workers should also have the freedom to move between approved employers of their choice without unnecessary immigration restrictions or the fear of losing their status. A system that allows workers to change employers more freely would reduce exploitation, discourage abusive sponsorship practices and promote fair competition among employers. No worker should be forced to endure exploitation simply because their immigration status is tied to one employer. Five-year settlement is a positive step. Protecting workers from exploitation must be the next priority. #NDIUK #CareWorkers #UKImmigration #FairTreatment