Health and care visas down despite shortages

Both the NHS and social care sectors have reported shortages of a combined 161,000 positions; yet the number of Health and Care worker visas is down 62% from June 2023.

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Visa figures are for year-ending June 2024. NHS shortage figures are from latest reports (28 November 2024). Social care shortage figures are from skillsforcare.org (October 2024).

Chart: Alicja HagopianSource: ONS / NHS / Skillsforcare