NEW: Press release from the Home Office. The Govt is “extending the offer of indefinite leave to remain, free of charge, to the families and dependents of NHS support staff and social care workers who die as a result of contracting coronavirus.” 
A rapid change in policy but for many in care sector and NHS support, it will be a very welcome one.
DHSC also confirm that death in service payments will apply to carers’ families irrespective or immigration status. That isn’t a reversal of policy, was just a bit vague in the letter.
Still concerns that visa free extension won’t be available to all frontline workers and health surcharge will still be in place. @YvetteCooperMP: “it is still unfair that those low paid workers are not included in the free visa extension. I hope the Home Office will now listen...
“...will now listen to everyone’s concerns and change course on this too. Why should those who care for and transport vulnerable patients and scrub the floors and door handles of the Covid wards be excluded from the NHS visa extension scheme?”
