Support for International Health and Care Workers

Nationwide the UK work visa sponsorship system is putting people at risk of exploitation and modern slavery. Individuals on a Health and Care Worker visa currently face an acute risk, demonstrated by national reports and high-profile cases, including locally within Cornwall.

With thanks to the Cornwall Community Foundation, in December we received a small grant to distribute to workers at risk of homelessness and destitution, due to having no recourse to public funds and being unable to avail of mainstream support. Working in partnership with Rice and Peas Community, faith communities and individuals, we were able to support 24 individuals through our Small Grant Fund with housing, cost of living and other essential costs.

We have also produced a guide with useful links, information and resources for organisations and individuals working with or supporting international health and care workers - with thanks and gratitude to all partners, community groups and individuals who contributed!

We would like to continue to offer support for individuals subject to No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). If you would like to make a donation to enable us to sustain our Small Grants Fund, please contact us: info@crrn.org.uk