Healthcare Workers To be eligible for ILR after 5yrs on Healthcare Worker Visa.
I want the Government to allow healthcare workers to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after completing 5 years on a Health and Care Worker Visa, with no additional requirements beyond the standard eligibility criteria. This would recognise the essential contribution of healthcare workers.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 11/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 11/100,000
- 16 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745684
- 06 DEC 2025Petition created
Background
I believe healthcare workers deserve a fair and secure pathway to settlement because they play a vital role in supporting the NHS and caring for communities across the UK. Allowing ILR after 5 years would recognise their contribution, improve job stability, and help retain experienced staff in a system that urgently needs them.
Healthcare workers face demanding conditions, long hours, and significant personal sacrifices.