New Immigration rules to be implemented on 22 July 2025

The upcoming changes to the UK’s immigration rules, particularly concerning the social care sector, are quite significant and could have major implications for both care providers and workers.

With the overseas care worker route closing and new salary and skills thresholds being set, care providers need to prepare for these changes.

The closure of the social care worker visa route, in particular, may cause staffing challenges, especially as the sector has long relied on overseas workers to fill vacancies.

A few notable points from the new rules include:

• Higher skill levels required: Skilled worker visas will now require RQF Level 6 qualifications, which means roles that were previously considered lower-skilled (such as care workers) may no longer qualify.
• Increased salary thresholds: Providers will need to ensure that the salaries they offer meet the new thresholds for skilled worker visas.
• End of overseas care worker recruitment: This could impact the ability of care providers to fill staffing gaps with overseas workers, especially as the sector has been facing chronic staffing shortages.
• Temporary shortage occupation list: Only a select group of occupations will be able to access temporary work visas, and this will be very targeted, likely to critical roles in the sector.

For care providers, staying compliant with these changes will be crucial. Conducting a comprehensive audit of HR processes and sponsor licence compliance is a practical first step to get ahead of these reforms.

The webinar from Aston Brooke Solicitors will be invaluable for any care provider needing to navigate these changes effectively.

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