SOCIAL CARE

Care bosses 'blindsided' by foreign dependents ban

Social care bosses were ‘blindsided’ by ministers’ ban on international staff bringing dependents to the UK and fear an exodus from the sector, an expert has warned.

Social care bosses were ‘blindsided' by ministers' ban on international staff bringing dependents to the UK and fear an exodus from the sector, an expert has warned.

Speaking to MPs yesterday, Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, made clear his frustration with the government's decision to ban incoming care staff from bringing dependents – particularly as the NHS has been exempted from the policy.

Popular articles by Mark Conrad

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?