Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 4 of the the Government's UK points based immigration system policy statement, whether the initiatives being brought forward for NHS workers will include care workers.

We will deliver on the people’s priorities by introducing a new NHS Visa for certain qualified health professionals, offering fast-track entry, reduced visa fees and dedicated support to come to the UK with their families.

Care workers who meet the relevant criteria, including a skills and salary threshold, with a confirmed job offer working for the NHS or providing services to the NHS, will be able to benefit from this offer.

Further details will be published in due course.