I provide care for your elderly family members, offering support and comfort during their vulnerable moments. Being a migrant care worker, I take pride in the compassionate care I deliver, going beyond job duties to ensure dignity and love for those I look after.
Arriving in the UK as an asylum seeker seeking safety and a fresh start, I found purpose in caring for others. Despite my dedication and contributions, I sometimes feel unseen by the nation I serve, yearning for recognition beyond the uniform I wear.
Working tirelessly, I assist in daily activities, ensuring the well-being of individuals and families in need. The essential role migrant carers like me play in sustaining care homes, hospitals, and families is often overlooked. The recent proposal of a 15-year waiting period for Indefinite Leave to Remain brings a sense of disheartenment and injustice.
We, as migrant care workers, do not seek special treatment but fairness and acknowledgment for our invaluable contributions. We strive to be respected members of society, not temporary guests, longing for stability and a chance to build a future without prolonged uncertainty.
Our presence in the UK is not to take but to give, as we have done since our arrival. All we ask is for the country to reciprocate the care and appreciation we extend to others.