A closer re-read of govt's #immigration policy paper & its possible effect on #socialcare drawing on some international learning: 1/ Govt’s decision to “not implement a route for lower-skilled workers” means the UK will be on a poor footing to compete with other countries. 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦 have all used points-based systems for years, & all found that they need some kind of parallel route for much-needed care staff 2/