The government says migration is too high – but the latest numbers reflect a crisis of its own making in social care

Citation

Montgomery T (2023) The government says migration is too high – but the latest numbers reflect a crisis of its own making in social care. The Conversation. 13.06.2023.

Abstract
First paragraph: The UK government’s response to the latest net migration figures is that the numbers need to come down. But the UK needs migrants and the skills they bring – and employers know this.

Keywords
Social care; UK immigration; Migrant workers; Labour shortage; UK Social care; Give me perspective

Notes
https://theconversation.com/the-government-says-migration-is-too-high-but-the-latest-numbers-reflect-a-crisis-of-its-own-making-in-social-care-206437

People

Dr Tom Montgomery

Lecturer in Work & Organisations, Management, Work and Organisation