Migrant care workers in the UK say proposed visa changes are tearing families apart. Under new government plans, migrants may have to wait 10 years instead of five to apply for indefinite leave to remain.

For carers like Lyn Muchegwa from Zimbabwe, it means being tied to one employer for a decade, unable to explore new opportunities. Many workers say they already face long hours, poor pay, and exploitation, but fear speaking up could risk their sponsorship.

The Home Office insists the changes aim to tackle abuse in the care sector, but carers and advocates warn the move will deepen instability, strain families, and drive skilled workers away.