Consultation on earned settlement
The government has launched a new consultation on how the UK's immigration settlement system should be reformed and implemented.
The consultation is seeking views to help shape the proposed changes to the UK’s settlement policy. This is to ensure that settlement is earned through meaningful contributions to the UK’s economy and society, rather than being granted automatically after a fixed period.
The consultation is open to anyone who wishes to share their views, including individuals, organisations, and stakeholders who may be affected or have an interest in the proposed changes.
Next steps
NHS Employers will be submitting a response to the call for evidence as a representative body.
If you would like to get involved and contribute, please complete an expression of interest via our International Recruitment Network or email internationalrecruitment@nhsconfed.org
The consultation survey will remain open until 11:59pm on 12 February 2026.
If you have any questions about the consultation, these should be directed towards the Settlement Consultation Team earnedsettlementconsultationqueries@homeoffice.gov.uk
More information on the consultation can be found on the GOV.UK website.
