Major Changes to Immigration Rules for Asylum Seeker Health Workers

Major changes to immigration rules for asylum seeker health workers

It comes after a national campaign, including academics from The University of Manchester and legal experts, who challenged the previous restrictions in court

Campaign results in right to work for health professional asylum seekers

The UK Government has announced a significant change to immigration rules which will allow some asylum-seeking doctors, nurses and other health professionals to work in the UK.It follows a campaign led by a national coalition of partners, including academics from The University of Manchester, and  legal representatives from Garden Court Chambers and Bhatt Murphy Solicitors, who challenged the previous policy framework.The rules, which affect asy…