Recognise Care Workers as Essential and Grant ILR After 5 Years of Service
We ask the Government to grant Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years of continuous service for overseas care workers in qualifying social-care roles,. We are not seeking public funds; we are seeking stability, dignity, and recognition for essential work.
Signatures
21
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
- 29 DEC 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Keep 5-year ILR for Health and Care visa holders to protect the NHS: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745684
- 23 NOV 2025Petition created
Background
Care workers support vulnerable people across the UK, providing compassionate care to the elderly, disabled, and those with long-term needs. Proposed immigration rules may extend settlement to 15 years, causing deep uncertainty for those already in demanding roles. We do not seek benefits; we seek stability and dignity for our families. We ask the Government to recognise care workers’ essential contribution and grant ILR after 5 years of continuous service so the care sector can survive and grow