The health and social care visa route was introduced in August 2020 to address labour shortages exacerbated by Brexit and the COVID pandemic. However, an independent report from the chief inspector of borders and immigration has revealed that the Home Office’s “limited understanding of the sector” has left care workers vulnerable to exploitation. Published in March, the report criticises the Home Office for its mishandling of the visa system. It highlights serious flaws, including instances where social care providers were granted sponsorships for workers, despite not existing, with one case involving 275 certificates of sponsorship issued to a non-existent care…