The UK government has announced plans to end the recruitment of overseas care workers amid a significant staffing crisis in social care. This decision has sparked backlash from care providers who argue it jeopardizes services that rely on international recruits, as there were over 131,000 vacancies last year. Critics, including Prof Martin Green and Dr Jane Townson, claim the government is making reforms without adequate preparation or resources, leaving care services vulnerable and without a clear plan for future staffing needs. This situation reflects a long-standing crisis in social care amidst rising demands and funding cuts.
Taking (international recruitment) away now with no warning, no funding, and no alternative, is not just short-sighted - it's cruel, said Prof Martin Green of Care England.
The sector has been propping itself up with dwindling resources, rising costs, and mounting vacancies, said Prof Martin Green, highlighting the ongoing crisis in social care.
Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to end overseas recruitment of care workers, part of a drive to reduce immigration significantly and create a more selective migration system.
Dr Jane Townson of the Homecare Association criticized the government's changes as being introduced in a vacuum, with no immediate plan to deliver the care workers needed.
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