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Health & Social Care Visa, Scotland

The Health and Social Care Visa Scotland is designed to attract skilled overseas workers to the UK to support the National Health Service (NHS), NHS suppliers, and the adult social care sector.

This visa is for care worker visa holders, skilled workers, and professionals such as doctors, nurses, and adult social care workers who have job offers from the NHS or related organizations.

The visa offers health and care workers a fast-track application process, reduced fees, and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge, making it easier for healthcare professionals to relocate to the UK. Compared to the skilled worker visa, the Health and Social Care Visa has specific advantages such as faster processing times and benefits tailored to medical professionals, although it is limited to eligible health and care roles.

This initiative helps ensure a steady supply of skilled workers to maintain and improve the quality of healthcare services in the UK.

What are the Health and Care Worker visa requirements for health and care workers?

Be a qualified doctor, nurse, health professional or adult social care or healthcare professionals.
Work in an eligible health or social care job.
Have a job offer in place.
Work for a UK employer which has been approved by the Home Office.
Have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer, with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK.
Be paid a minimum salary, depending on the job you have.
Be able to understand English.
Senior care workers are also eligible for the Health and Care Worker Visa.

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he Health and Care visa lasts for five years, allowing skilled healthcare professionals to work in the UK for an extended period. If you change employers during this time, you’ll need to update your visa to reflect the new employment details, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.

To ensure that everything is correct with your visa and to navigate any complexities that may arise, it is highly advisable to consult with experienced health and social care solicitors. These specialists can provide expert guidance and support throughout the visa process, helping you to avoid potential pitfalls and ensuring that your transition is as smooth as possible.

Applicants will be using the skilled worker route when applying for the Health and Care Visa. Consulting with knowledgeable professionals will give you peace of mind and ensure that your work in the UK remains uninterrupted and compliant with all legal requirements.

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Application process

You can apply for a health and social care visa online, up to three months before you are due to start work. The application process for skilled worker visa applicants is slightly different, with variations in the Certificate of Sponsorship requirements.

You will need to prove your identity and show evidence of the job offer when applying for a visa.

You should expect a decision within three weeks.

To avoid any delays with processing your visa, you should discuss things with health & social care solicitors.

Jones Whyte are here to help you obtain permission from UK Visas and Immigration to live and work in the UK as a health and care worker.