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Add Biomedical Scientists to the immigration salary list

Submitted by Ian Wood on Thursday 27th February 2025

Published on Friday 4th April 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 4th October 2025

Signatures: 242

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biomedical scientists ~ delayed ~ Essential ~ Forced ~ Healthcare ~ Immigrants ~ Immigration ~ immigration rules ~ list ~ NHS ~ Scientists ~ Severe ~ sustainability ~ The NHS ~ Visa

Petition Action

Add Biomedical Scientists to the immigration salary list

Petition Details

Recognise Biomedical Scientists as a shortage occupation and adjust immigration rules. Add them to the immigration salary list to lower salary thresholds for visa extensions.

Additional Information

We think Biomedical Scientists are essential for diagnosing diseases, including cancer and infections. The NHS faces a severe shortage, yet we think current immigration rules force many to leave due to salary thresholds. We think losing these professionals worsens diagnostic delays and strains healthcare services. Therefore retaining them could be crucial for patient care and NHS sustainability


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