US EditionGovernment's immigration crackdown will fuel 'exodus' of nurses, union warns
- The Royal College of Nursing reported on May 16, 2025, that 42% of 3,000 migrant nurses surveyed plan to leave the UK due to recent government immigration policies.
- This potential exodus follows Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement of new immigration measures aimed at reducing entries, including ending care worker visas and stricter student tests.
- RCN General Secretary Professor Nicola Ranger warned the hostile policies could accelerate departures, with 70% citing pay and 40% immigration rules as reasons for leaving, often moving to third countries like Australia or Canada.
- A government spokesperson acknowledged the NHS relies on international staff and stressed the need to end over-reliance on recruitment abroad while promoting homegrown talent and improved pay conditions.
- The reported nurse exodus could threaten healthcare and social care services across the UK, especially in Wales, where vacancies remain high, suggesting urgent action is needed to retain migrant staff.
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Government’s ‘cruel’ immigration policies could cause exodus of migrant nurses, RCN warns
The government’s new immigration measures could ‘accelerate an exodus of migrant staff,’ according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). New research by the union shows tens of thousands of migrant NHS and care staff plan to leave the UK for countries like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Just under half (42%) of those surveyed said they are already planning to leave the country. Two-thirds of them intend to move somewhere other than their ho…
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Government's immigration crackdown will fuel 'exodus' of nurses, union warns
This week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer outlined several measures aimed at curbing the number of migrants coming into the country. This included a plan to end care worker visas for overseas recruitment.
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