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<p>The Government published “The UK’s Points-Based System: Policy Statement” on 19
February.</p><p>The new system will ensure we can attract the brightest and best and
deliver for the whole of the UK, whilst protecting our union.</p><p>To facilitate
the migration of skilled workers to support the NHS, we will create a fast-track NHS
visa for certain medical professionals with NHS job offers – reducing their visa fees
and providing support to come to the UK with their families.Senior care workers who
meet the criteria will be able to come to the UK through the points-based system.</p><p>The
independent Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) has been clear immigration is not
the solution to addressing staffing levels in the social care sector.</p><p>In delivering
on its manifesto commitments for a new Australian style points-based system, the Government
has considered relevant views, evidence, and analysis. We will also keep labour market
data under careful scrutiny.</p><p>The Home Office will publish further detail on
the points-based system in due course.</p>
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