Submitted on Wednesday 26th August 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 30th September 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Extend the immigration healthcare surcharge waiver to all healthcare workers
We want government to extend the immigration healthcare surcharge waiver to include all employees of health and care providers. It was introduced to recognise contributions to the NHS and other providers during the COVID-19 pandemic by those from overseas
The promise the government made previously seems to have not been fulfilled. Currently the waiver does not recognise those here on visas already and is only provided to qualified healthcare professionals coming under the new health and care visa. Thousands of people from overseas in the UK have worked throughout this pandemic to provide care but are not eligible. The waiver also excludes anyone not in a "qualified" position such as porters, cleaners and assistants who play vital roles too
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There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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