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Health Professions: Migrant Workers

Asked by Mr Will ForsterLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 9 March 2026UIN 117193

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to assess eligibility for the Immigration Health Surcharge reimbursement scheme for roles supporting NHS services not directly employed by NHS organisations.

Answered by Karin Smyth

When applying for an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) reimbursement, the applicant must satisfy the requirement of ‘eligible work’ as set out in the IHS guidance. Applicants need to be working in a role where they provide a service which is related to the delivery of health or social care and are either employed or engaged to do the work by a recognised health or care provider, for example, National Health Service trusts or national NHS bodies.

There are currently no plans to assess eligibility for the IHS reimbursement scheme for roles supporting NHS services not directly employed by NHS organisations.

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