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Hiring and sponsorship

Practical guidance on filling rota gaps, screening carers and staying compliant as a sponsor.

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Hiring · 3 min readWhy care staff leave in the first 90 daysMost early leavers show the signs within weeks. Consistent, care-specific screening and short check-ins at day 7, 30 and 90 catch problems before they become resignations.
Immigration · 2 min readHMRC payroll data sharing: what it means for your sponsor licenceHMRC now shares payroll data directly with the Home Office. Pay and rostered hours are checked against the visa continuously, so small admin gaps can trigger queries before anyone internally has noticed them.
Immigration · 2 min readWhat a compliance inspector seesFormer Home Office compliance inspector Hollie Rae explains what she actually saw during sponsor licence visits, and the three areas where most care providers slip up.
Hiring · 1 min readHow to fill a rota gap without lowering the barMost rota gaps are a shortage of hours to work through applicants, not a shortage of applicants. Screen on the day, keep the questions identical, and book interviews straight into the manager's diary.
Immigration · 3 min readLatest UK Visa Sponsorship RulesThis all-in-one guide explains the latest UK visa sponsorship rules, including the major changes introduced in July 2025. It covers sponsor licence compliance, care sector specifics, salary thresholds, skill requirements, and transitional deadlines, with a focus on what both care providers and care workers need to know.
Immigration · 2 min readHow to Switch Care SponsorsA complete, step-by-step timeline for UK care workers switching Skilled Worker visa sponsors — from resignation to starting your new role, often in as little as 3 to 6 weeks.
Advice · 2 min readUnforgettable Join the Lifted FamilyLifted's founder shares why the company has become the new home for Unforgettable — the dementia support community, its 8,000-member Facebook group, and its shop — and what that means for families living with dementia.
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