Last updated8 April 2026 Article Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.
Last updated9 April 2025 News Guidance updated following immigration policy changes We have updated our guidance on how immigration policy changes will impact NHS staff.
Last updated22 July 2025 News Guidance updated following immigration rule changes We have updated our guidance on how immigration policy changes will impact NHS staff.
Last updated13 March 2025 News Home Office announces new immigration policy changes Immigration changes announced by the Home Office to be implemented in April will impact care workers, skilled workers and Band 3 staff.
Last updated20 October 2025 News Further changes to the immigration system announced The UK government has updated the Immigration Rules to implement the measures outlined in the Immigration White Paper.
Last updated22 May 2025 Article Pay scales for 2025/26 NHS terms and conditions annual, hourly and HCAS pay scales (also known as pay bands or pay rates or payscales) for 2025/26
Last updated27 April 2026 Article UK immigration policy: latest updates and employer implications A summary of the most recent confirmed changes affecting the Skilled Worker and Health and Care Visa routes.
Last updated29 April 2026 News DBS publishes latest business plan Find out more about the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) objectives for the next 12 months, access the business plan.
Last updated29 April 2026 Page Job evaluation Find out about the NHS job evaluation process and access resources to help you in your organisation.
Last updated29 April 2026 Article National band 5 nursing review Details on how band 5 nursing commitment in England aligns with the NHS Staff Council’s 2025 nursing and midwifery job matching profile updates.