NewStats: 3,263,533 , 8,180,455 topics. Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 at 11:36 AM 3x2l2

Schoolhike:
Morning all, could someone please suggest a cure for eczema and itchy skin for a 3-year-old girl based on past experience, please?

She's had eczema since she was 1 year old, initially appearing only on both knees. We've been using Aveeno cream since then, but it got worse this year when it started appearing all over her body. We took her to the GP, and she prescribed a steroid. It clears it away temporarily, but it comes back even more after withdrawing the steroids.

She keeps waking up during the night due to itching and can sometimes take 1 to 2 hours before she falls back asleep. As a result of the scratching, we also can't sleep until she sleeps.

She's not always in a good mood during the day as she spends lots of time scratching all over her body.

She's been sent back home a couple of times from nursery due to that.

List of stuff we've used: Aveeno, Zerobase, Hydromol, Epimax, Dermol lotion for bathing, steroid cream, Piriton for itching (this makes her too sleepy).

There is a very high chance that she is allergic to certain foods and her skin is reacting to them. Try to eliminate "dairy" for at least 2 weeks (e.g. animal milk, cheese and egg) and any snack that has any of these ingredients (if you check the label, you will see them in bold).

Instead of animal milk, buy Alpro Soya milk. Store-branded soya milk (Asda, Tesco, Morrison) is cheaper if Alpro is expensive. Instead of eggs, give more protein—fish, beef, and chicken.

Try this for two weeks (without adding additional medication); trust me, the itching will subside.

Also, tell go back to your GP, ask them to do an allergy test for you. The GP will tell you it's not needed and that it's just Eczema. Insist and tell the Doctor that you want the allergy test done by fire by force (i am serious).

If you get a push back, say to the doctor that the itching is worrying you, you can't sleep, you can't concentrate at work and its causing you depression.

Do copy me into your findings and I'll advise some more

Good afternoon guys, I would like to know if the annual salary threshold for every job is £38,700

If yes, does it mean one would not be able to get sponsorship from any company including the NHS?

Or does the salary threshold depends on the family size because I have seen quite a few people say they got sponsorship that won’t cover their family

I really do not under…someone should please explain.

Getting a job with annual salary of £38,7000 isn’t easy especially for us with no experience as someone who has no experience working in Nigeria and manage to get experience working in care 20hrs per week while studying.

A lot of people from my set (September 2023) are so confused. After study it’s postgraduate visa, and after postgraduate visa is now to redo another postgraduate degree or further to PhD because the threshold £38,700 is somewhat difficult to achieve?

A Filipino woman told me the threshold of £38,700 is a must on every visa one is switching to even if it’s ILR

Would someone explain what’s going on in this country? I know a lot of people in depression now some even have 3-4 kids.

What’s happening in UK?

Thank you

Hello people

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Thank you

Joyglo:
Good afternoon guys, I would like to know if the annual salary threshold for every job is £38,700

If yes, does it mean one would not be able to get sponsorship from any company including the NHS?

Or does the salary threshold depends on the family size because I have seen quite a few people say they got sponsorship that won’t cover their family

I really do not under…someone should please explain.

Getting a job with annual salary of £38,7000 isn’t easy especially for us with no experience as someone who has no experience working in Nigeria and manage to get experience working in care 20hrs per week while studying.

A lot of people from my set (September 2023) are so confused. After study it’s postgraduate visa, and after postgraduate visa is now to redo another postgraduate degree or further to PhD because the threshold £38,700 is somewhat difficult to achieve?

A Filipino woman told me the threshold of £38,700 is a must on every visa one is switching to even if it’s ILR

Would someone explain what’s going on in this country? I know a lot of people in depression now some even have 3-4 kids.

What’s happening in UK?

Thank you

There is something called skilled worker visa going rate.

First you need to know what's the occupation code for your targeted job, then go to UK dot gov to check the standard going rate, that is the minimum you must earn to be eligible for sponsorship in the role.

A role might be one that can offer sponsorship but if the offered salary is lower than the standard going rate, then it becomes ineligible for sponsorship. Different role with different standard going rate.

There's a lower going rate for some certain role, also based on the date the COS was issued

For example Data analyst has occupation code of 3544, with standard going rate of £33,200/y and £28,600 for lower going rate. So you must earn equal or above £33,200 to be eligible for sponsorship, but if you got the COS before 4th April 2024,then you go with the lower going rate.

COS gotten before 4th April 2024 => lower going rate
After 4th April 2024 => standard going rate.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupation-codes

Lefty500:



There is something called skilled worker visa going rate


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupation-codes

Additionally, I think there's also a new entrant rate which is 70% of the standard going rate.

Students qualify on graduation, but it expires after four years.

Perhaps you could do more research and share with those concerned.

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Good day esteemed .

For a new comer of 3 days in London,Pls I just want to ask the best bank for a student to get started with?

How do I go about getting a job( any type of job to start with) just to cushion the high cost of living in London. I don dey hear before but now I know, it's not a child's play.

Any useful tips/advice that would help is welcome and would be highly appreciated.

cc @cashmadam, @pansophist, @debieee, @giselle, @justwise etc

sirabbey:


Nigeria is the only commonwealth nation that requires VISA to enter Jamaica.
All other commonwealth nations including Ghana, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Tanzania, Namibia, Mozambique etc do not require visa to visit Jamaica. Naija must have shown Jamaica shege promax for this blatant discrimination.

It's terrible how far we too have come to collect all manner of shege, A country with less than 3m people, chai, omo

Thank you so much for explaining to me.

Lefty500:



There is something called skilled worker visa going rate.

First you need to know what's the occupation code for your targeted job, then go to UK dot gov to check the standard going rate, that is the minimum you must earn to be eligible for sponsorship in the role.

A role might be one that can offer sponsorship but if the offered salary is lower than the standard going rate, then it becomes ineligible for sponsorship. Different role with different standard going rate.

There's a lower going rate for some certain role, also based on the date the COS was issued

For example Data analyst has occupation code of 3544, with standard going rate of £33,200/y and £28,600 for lower going rate. So you must earn equal or above £33,200 to be eligible for sponsorship, but if you got the COS before 4th April 2024,then you go with the lower going rate.

COS gotten before 4th April 2024 => lower going rate
After 4th April 2024 => standard going rate.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupation-codes

Hello, can someone share with me certification I need to do to add to my CV to apply for Healthcare Worker role with NHS

Thank you

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Joyglo:

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A lot of people from my set (September 2023) are so confused. After study it’s postgraduate visa, and after postgraduate visa is now to redo another postgraduate degree or further to PhD because the threshold £38,700 is somewhat difficult to achieve?

A Filipino woman told me the threshold of £38,700 is a must on every visa one is switching to even if it’s ILR

Would someone explain what’s going on in this country? I know a lot of people in depression now some even have 3-4 kids.

What’s happening in UK?

Thank you

Sad to read. It appears many who are unable to secure a job that meets the relatively steep thresholds would have to take another masters (without dependents) or PhD, move into Care (without dependents) or seek clinical roles in the NHS (if qualified). I'd be keen to know what other pathways exist.

The more issues like this come up, the more it becomes clear that the 'winners' of the last immigration 'boom' may be those who came via the care route- most were able to bring in family, didn't have the burden of uni fees on them and are already counting 1-3yrs out of 5 for their ILR while students are stuck in limbo.

Says so much about the effectiveness of the last immigration system.

jedisco:


Sad to read. It appears many who are unable to secure a job that meets the relatively steep thresholds would have to take another masters (without dependents) or PhD, move into Care (without dependents) or seek clinical roles in the NHS (if qualified). I'd be keen to know what other pathways exist.

The more issues like this come up, the more it becomes clear that the 'winners' of the last immigration 'boom' may be those who came via the care route- most were able to bring in family, didn't have the burden of uni fees on them and are already counting 1-3yrs out of 5 for their ILR while students are stuck in limbo.

Says so much about the effectiveness of the largest immigration system.

They were indeed the biggest lottery winners 😜

Jokes apart they actually came to fill a void and justifiably they merit whatever they have gotten. It’s what it is. Just like those who can file green card applications from outside the United states and get approved while those who have paid through their nose for study in the US can hardly get an h1b which is also a lottery system that some folks outside the US too gets selected and migrate. Just timing and opportunity happening to everyone and everywhere.

Goke7:


They were indeed the biggest lottery winners 😜

Jokes apart they actually came to fill a void and justifiably they merit whatever they have gotten. It’s what it is. Just like those who can file green card applications from outside the United states and get approved while those who have paid through their nose for study in the US can hardly get an h1b which is also a lottery system that some folks outside the US too gets selected and migrate. Just timing and opportunity happening to everyone and everywhere.

True...especially the early ones. Some are already at 3 yrs+, some have switched to other roles. Even those still in care are now getting more shifts thanks to recent government changes.

I used to be strongly against those paying for Care visas until someone told me a number who came in via the student route were also paying to switch into care after studies and regretting all the sums paid. Since then, I toned down. Even when the warnings here were red hot, my advice was to weigh both carefully as the shafting that'd happen to a number of masters students wouldn't be funny.

P.s. I wouldn't wholly blame those who flocked in for the government change in rules. As with virtually every other imigration pathway (both historic and current), the route was only going to remain open so long as there was a need. Once filled, the pathway would be restricted or shut. It was largely inevitable.

jedisco:


The more issues like this come up, the more it becomes clear that the 'winners' of the last immigration 'boom' may be those who came via the care route- most were able to bring in family, didn't have the burden of uni fees on them and are already counting 1-3yrs out of 5 for their ILR while students are stuck in limbo.

Says so much about the effectiveness of the largest immigration system.

..and yet if you read some Nairaland threads long enough, all you hear is how hostile and racist and ‘anti-migrant’ the out-gone govt was.

The unbundling of the Tier-2 and subsequent creation of the Health & Care visa by the Conservative Government had a lot of Winners from Nigeria. I’m not sure ANY UK government in the last 50 years have opened the door that wide for Nigerian immigrants.

#FactsOnly

jedisco:


True...especially the early ones. Some are already at 3 yrs+, some have switched to other roles. Even those still in care are now getting more shifts thanks to recent government changes.

I used to be strongly against those paying for Care visas until someone told me a number who came in via the student route were also paying to switch into care after studies and regretting all the sums paid. Since then, I toned down. Even when the warnings here were red hot, my advice was to weigh both carefully as the shafting that'd happen to a number of masters students wouldn't be funny.

P.s. I wouldn't wholly blame those who flocked in for the government change in rules. As with virtually every other imigration pathway (both historic and current), the route was only going to remain open so long as there was a need. Once filled, the pathway would be restricted or shut. It was largely inevitable.

It’s always sad when one is at the end of the stick when these pathways are closed or stricter rules enforced especially for students who have invested so much. It’s so heartbreaking. However the lesson I have learnt especially from the uk immigration system is that it’s just a low entry barrier and it’s up to individuals to make the most of it for their future advancement by managing their expectations around the opportunities available and not to be too emotional to maintain their sanity. Whether it’s education or work experience use it as a launching pad for self development and be grateful as that experience can be more fulfilling and rewarding elsewhere.

ReesheesuKnack:



..and yet if you read some Nairaland threads long enough, all you hear is how hostile and racist and ‘anti-migrant’ the out-gone govt was.

The unbundling of the Tier-2 and subsequent creation of the Health & Care visa by the Conservative Government had a lot of Winners from Nigeria. I’m not sure ANY UK government in the last 50 years have opened the door that wide for Nigerian immigrants.

#FactsOnly

Let me try to break this down:

They didn’t open the door wide for Nigerian immigrants.

They opened the door wide for people who could do the roles that were urgently required in the country and that there was a shortage of people willing and able to do.

It wasn’t a humanitarian gesture. It was a self-interested one to the country’s care sector and economy.

The fact that many Nigerians were able to migrate as a result does not make it a charitable gesture extended to them, just like an employer opening up thousands of roles to applicants is a function of the business’ need and not a charitable gesture to would-be employees.

Just as in the above scenario, that large business employing thousands of people doesn’t mean that they couldn’t be abusive to those employees, it’s similarly illogical to say that just because many immigrants moved to the UK, it disproves the fact that the government was in many ways racist and anti migrant.

Lefty500:



There is something called skilled worker visa going rate.

First you need to know what's the occupation code for your targeted job, then go to UK dot gov to check the standard going rate, that is the minimum you must earn to be eligible for sponsorship in the role.

A role might be one that can offer sponsorship but if the offered salary is lower than the standard going rate, then it becomes ineligible for sponsorship. Different role with different standard going rate.

There's a lower going rate for some certain role, also based on the date the COS was issued

For example Data analyst has occupation code of 3544, with standard going rate of £33,200/y and £28,600 for lower going rate. So you must earn equal or above £33,200 to be eligible for sponsorship, but if you got the COS before 4th April 2024,then you go with the lower going rate.

COS gotten before 4th April 2024 => lower going rate
After 4th April 2024 => standard going rate.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-going-rates-for-eligible-occupation-codes

Thank you for this explaination. So, if someone lands a 33,200 for a DA role within NHS. Will there be able to bring their dependents into the country?

ReesheesuKnack:



..and yet if you read some Nairaland threads long enough, all you hear is how hostile and racist and ‘anti-migrant’ the out-gone govt was.

The unbundling of the Tier-2 and subsequent creation of the Health & Care visa by the Conservative Government had a lot of Winners from Nigeria. I’m not sure ANY UK government in the last 50 years have opened the door that wide for Nigerian immigrants.

#FactsOnly

Indeed they were, the rhetoric still being spewed today by major actors in that govt evidenced that. the same govt also shut the doors

# Facts only 😜

Hi All. Trust we are having a good weekend. a family friend whose visa/brp (husband and wife) is to expire by Oct 2024 just noticed that the brp of their baby girl expired in may 2024.

The recent discovery happened as there were about to apply for PSW for the family.

The family(church ) are presently worried about the child as they do not know the fate of their baby girl.

Will the application for PSW altogether with the child correct the issue?

Pls has anyone been in that position and what advise/step can they take to correct the issue.

Thanks All

ReesheesuKnack:


..and yet if you read some Nairaland threads long enough, all you hear is how hostile and racist and ‘anti-migrant’ the out-gone govt was.

The unbundling of the Tier-2 and subsequent creation of the Health & Care visa by the Conservative Government had a lot of Winners from Nigeria. I’m not sure ANY UK government in the last 50 years have opened the door that wide for Nigerian immigrants.

#FactsOnly

Two opposing points can be right at thesame time.

The last government was anti-immigrant and won their election based on that narrative. However, in their naivity (or would I say stvpidity) and belief in British exceptionalism, they ditched an almost perfect migration arrangement with the EU and ran into the the hands of welcoming Indians and Nigerians- sure they were given a befitting welcome. All this ultimately led to their greatest defeat in a century. The post-Brexit immigration boom would be studied for a long time.

With Keir Starmer, it's different. He'd likely let in much less people than the past government but so far, he's shown that the narrative from his government would be different. The decisive showing after the last riots has been a good start. I hope he's able to get untop of the assylum issue.

Goke7:


It’s always sad when one is at the end of the stick when these pathways are closed or stricter rules enforced especially for students who have invested so much. It’s so heartbreaking. However the lesson I have learnt especially from the uk immigration system is that it’s just a low entry barrier and it’s up to individuals to make the most of it for their future advancement by managing their expectations around the opportunities available and not to be too emotional to maintain their sanity. Whether it’s education or work experience use it as a launching pad for self development and be grateful as that experience can be more fulfilling and rewarding elsewhere.

Hehe...

Not very low ooo.. even when COS was readily available, it still needed alot of hassle. I agree that finally, everybody go answer em papa name. Reason why when making decisions, one gats dey practical. If not, after Unis chop ur fee, UKVI chop their own, employers take good advantage, landlord collects rent, populace dishes you insults, 3-4 years later you're thrown out to be replaced by another hard worker.

Elsewhere kwa? Are you thinking of japa 2.0?

Goodenoch:


Let me try to break this down:

They didn’t open the door wide for Nigerian immigrants.

They opened the door wide for people who could do the roles that were urgently required in the country and that there was a shortage of people willing and able to do.

It wasn’t a humanitarian gesture. It was a self-interested one to the country’s care sector and economy.

The fact that many Nigerians were able to migrate as a result does not make it a charitable gesture extended to them, just like an employer opening up thousands of roles to applicants is a function of the business’ need and not a charitable gesture to would-be employees.

Just as in the above scenario that large employer employing thousands of people doesn’t mean that they couldn’t be abusive to those employees, it’s similarly illogical to say that just because many immigrants moved to the UK, it disproves the fact that the government was in many ways racist and anti migrant.

Succinctly put! Couldn't have said it better. Going back over 50 yrs, aside special instances, there's virtually one reason why any imigration pathway was made open in the UK.

jedisco:


Hehe...

Not very low ooo.. even when COS was readily available, it still needed alot of hassle. I agree that finally, everybody go answer em papa name. Reason why when making decisions, one gets dey practical. If not, after Unis chop ur fee, UKVI chop their own, employers take good advantage, landlord collects rent, populace dishes you insults, 3-4 years later you're thrown out to be replaced by another hard worker.

Elsewhere kwa? Are you thinking of japa 2.0?

My brother just like you na double immigration status I get o like you said before I will be thrown out for another hard worker. You sef know the parole. Currently in a fix whether to go or to stay. Unis don chop their own, employers take advantage, me sef chop and take advantage. Equation balanced no victor no vanquished.

Midex88:
Hi All. Trust we are having a good weekend. a family friend whose visa/brp (husband and wife) is to expire by Oct 2024 just noticed that the brp of their baby girl expired in may 2024.

The recent discovery happened as there were about to apply for PSW for the family.

The family(church ) are presently worried about the child as they do not know the fate of their baby girl.

Will the application for PSW altogether with the child correct the issue?

Pls has anyone been in that position and what advise/step can they take to correct the issue.

Thanks All

Was the baby born here in the uk? Perhaps it was an error cos if the application was done altogether the entire family visas ought to be expiring same time. If it’s an error I think it may not be an issue. I know errors due occur for Brps perhaps if you can check the immigration status for the baby online to get the accurate expiry date. My thoughts with the info you provided. My apologies if I confused you pls

Goke7:


My brother just like you na double immigration status I get o like you said before I will be thrown out for another hard worker. You sef know the parole. Currently in a fix whether to go or to stay. Unis don chop their own, employers take advantage, me sef chop and take advantage. Equation balanced no victor no vanquished.

Hehe.. with the state of many nations, hard workers choke!
Gimme gist. Na Cana abi na Aussie or is it land of the free?
Finally, finally, I love the UK..reason why I stay put dey wait my kpali. That way, our colobi would be for life

jedisco:


Hehe.. with the state of many nations, hard workers choke!
Gimme gist. Na Cana abi na Aussie or is it land of the free?
Finally, finally, I love the UK..reason why I stay put dey wait my kpali. That way, our colobi would be for life

I’ll leave you guessing 😜 make we no derail our thread. But if you check my earlier posts you can get a clue.

muzzling17:


Thank you for this explaination. So, if someone lands a 33,200 for a DA role within NHS. Will there be able to bring their dependents into the country?

Yes.

Goodenoch:


Let me try to break this down:

They didn’t open the door wide for Nigerian immigrants.

They opened the door wide for....

This reply was very civil. You really are a good Enoch. I read the post you replied to and my first response was a 5 word reply in pidgin which would have ed for "insult" so I held back. Then I read your reply

Goke7:


Was the baby born here in the uk? Perhaps it was an error cos if the application was done altogether the entire family visas ought to be expiring same time. If it’s an error I think it may not be an issue. I know errors due occur for Brps perhaps if you can check the immigration status for the baby online to get the accurate expiry date. My thoughts with the info you provided. My apologies if I confused you pls

Brought from Nigeria

Goke7:


My brother just like you na double immigration status I get o like you said before I will be thrown out for another hard worker. You sef know the parole. Currently in a fix whether to go or to stay. Unis don chop their own, employers take advantage, me sef chop and take advantage. Equation balanced no victor no vanquished.

Lol. I like this! Do me I do you, God no go vex.

As @zahra advised the wedding held in Nigeria, the wedding photos, other documents were able to further help the Home Office issuing us a complaince decision and now have been given go ahead to marry at the registry in 2weeks. I am planning to apply online for the spousal visa soon so i can choose a date for appointment on last week of October if possible. This might require me to delay ing/submission of my documents till few days before appointment when i have received the marriage certificate. I am trying to apply early online so i can get a feeback within 60 days of visa application. which still within the validity of my visa. My PSW expires 31st Dec
 

Zahra29:


As ReesheesuKnack advised, it is best to follow through and comply with the 70 day investigation.

However I think that getting married in Nigeria in September will work in your favour and help substantiate your relationship. You could frame it as the wedding in Nigeria is to adhere to your customs and tradition, and also gives you the opportunity to celebrate with all your family and friends and introduce them to your fiancée while the registry wedding is to have a small celebration with those in the UK.
The church wedding certificate is different to the registry certificate, so you can provide this as further evidence to the investigation that your relationship is genuine and subsisting.

Make sure you notify Home Office of your plans to get married (church and traditional) in September.