Experts have described the sharp decline in overseas workers in the UK healthcare sector as an "impending car crash". Research shows that the number of overseas nurses allowed entry into the UK has plummeted by 93% over the last three years, dropping from 26,100 in 2022 to only 1,777 in 2025. Furthermore, visas issued for various care-related jobs saw an alarming decrease, with only 3,178 workers receiving entry in 2025, compared to over 100,000 just two years prior. This stark drop raises dire concerns about the future of staffing in critical care environments. The data released by the Home Office highlights the impact of the UK’s restrictive migration policies, which have been tightening in recent years. According to experts from the Work Rights Centre, these policies are exacerbating already significant shortages of skilled workers in healthcare, potentially leading to increased pressure on existing staff and further deterioration of patient care. The figures demonstrate a worrying trend as only a handful of overseas care workers were granted visas in the last quarter of 2025, indicating a further relativization of care support in the UK's healthcare system. The implications of this decrease not only threaten the functionality of hospitals and care homes but also highlight broader economic challenges. With skill shortages contributing to rising inflation and weakened services, experts warn that the reliance on overseas workers is critical to the sustainability of the UK's healthcare model. The dramatic fall in new entrants from overseas raises urgent questions about the government’s policy direction and the immediate need for solutions to address the forthcoming crisis in healthcare staffing.