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You Are Not Alone: Support and Resources for Displaced International Care Workers in the UK

  • Writer: Krystle Wong
    Krystle Wong
  • 21 hours ago
  • 3 min read
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If you are an international care worker who has been displaced, unsure about your visa, employment, or next steps – we want you to know this first: you are not alone, and this is not your fault.


Many skilled, compassionate care workers were actively recruited to the UK to support a system in crisis. Yet too many now find themselves without work, facing uncertainty, financial strain, and immense emotional pressure. Navigating this situation can feel overwhelming – especially when information is scattered, unclear, or difficult to access.


This post brings together trusted, free, and practical resources that can help you understand your rights, find support, and take next steps with confidence. We encourage you to take things one step at a time, and to reach out where you can.


Finding Employment & Ethical Recruitment Support

If you are looking for a new role or sponsor, SponsorSwitch (Lifted Care Recruitment Platform) is a platform that supports international care workers to find ethical employers who understand sponsorship and compliance.


Free, Confidential Legal Advice

Understanding your rights can feel daunting, especially when immigration rules and employment law overlap. You do not have to navigate this alone.


Work Rights Centre (Tresacare Partner) offers free legal advice to migrant workers, including international care workers.


This page offers guidance on immigration status, workplace rights, and what to do if something goes wrong:


Join a Union or Community Network

Being part of a collective can offer protection, advice, and a sense of belonging:


UNISON is the UK’s largest public service union, supporting care workers with workplace and immigration-related issues.


Pan African Workers Association (PAWA) is a worker-led organisation supporting African and migrant workers through advocacy, advice, and community.

👉 https://pawa.uk/


Regional Support for Displaced Care Workers

Many regions have dedicated international recruitment or displaced worker support teams. If you are able, contacting your regional team can open up local pathways to support, advice, and employment options.


London


South East England

  • Simply complete the regional support form


East of England


Midlands & North


Use Your Voice: Sector-Wide Advocacy

Collective voices matter – and they are being heard! This open letter by Providers Unite calls for action to support displaced international care workers. It has already gathered over 35,000 signatures:



A Final Word

If you are feeling exhausted, anxious, or discouraged – your feelings are valid. Displacement affects not just your job, but your sense of safety, dignity, and future. Please reach out for support where you can, and remember that your skills, experience, and care matter deeply.


At Tresacare, we will continue to stand alongside displaced international care workers – amplifying voices, sharing resources, and advocating for systemic change.


If this page is helpful, please share it with others who may need it. Sometimes, one link at the right moment can make all the difference.

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