Many health and care workers bring dependants

Skilled worker - health & care visas granted by quarter and applicant type

Dependant

Main applicant

60,000

40,000

20,000

0

Q1

2021

Q1

2022

Q1

2023

Dependant

Main applicant

60,000

40,000

20,000

0

Q4

Q1

2021

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

2022

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

2023

Q2

Q3

Guardian graphic. Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics, year ending September 2023