Recent findings have highlighted significant gaps in government oversight of the foreign carer regime, leading to exploitation and poor working conditions for many caregivers.

A report from the Work Rights Centre has identified 177 companies in England that hold sponsorship licenses despite a track record of breaching worker protections.

Dora-Olivia Vicol, the chief executive of the Work Rights Centre, emphasized that violations of employment rights are prevalent in the care sector, suggesting that the Home Office is not surprised by these ongoing issues.

Research involving 92 carers revealed alarming statistics, with nearly two-thirds reporting health and safety breaches, bullying, or discrimination, and over half facing unsustainable working hours, including shifts of up to 100 hours a week.

Despite Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's promise to investigate the treatment of migrant workers in the care sector, no significant actions have been reported since the Labour government took office.

A government spokesperson has acknowledged the unethical practices within adult social care and stressed the urgent need for reforms to enhance the sector's appeal and support workforce growth.

Foreign workers, including 350,000 carers who arrived last year, often endure threats of deportation for speaking out against their exploitation and may resort to irregular jobs to make ends meet.

Nearly 200 care providers in the UK have been granted licenses to recruit foreign nurses, despite having previously violated labor laws.

The study indicates that at least one in 14 licensed companies has a history of violating employment regulations, including paying below minimum wage and failing to adhere to health and safety standards.