Originally posted by Pauldo@Jan 15 2006, 12:51 AM
I'm curious, as I thought the work permit was the actual visa?

How did she get hooked up with the NHS? My niece is interested in working in the UK, and she is a Filipina nurse too.
Obtaining a Work Permit does not automatically entitle a person to get a visa - this has to be applied for at the British Embassy. I would assume this is just a formality considering the Permit has been issued.

Heres an interesting article related to the subject:

Personnel Today