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in motion to allow them to continue living and working in the UK, much of the healthcare sector relies heavily on contracted and agency work. For those employers, such as agencies, who keep a large number of EU workers on the books, identifying any staffing and skills risks posed by Brexit well ahead of time is a vital priority.


“For employers who keep a large number


of EU workers on the books, identifying any staffing and


skills risks posted by Brexit well ahead of time is a vital priority.”


Precise legal steps are difficult to identify at present but businesses should understand the makeup of their workforce; who is going to be most affected by immigration reforms, who will be least affected and what the appropriate next steps would be. This can be established during a workforce audit, combined with providing advice and guidance to staff members who may be facing a lengthy process to establish their status in the UK.


Most important of all – for both employers and workers in the healthcare sector – is to keep a close eye on UK immigration legislation. The future is not set in stone and there is still much clarification needed from the Government. Acting soon and being aware of the next steps, as much as possible, will be key in ensuring that the UK can keep relying on this vital portion of the EU workforce.


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