How to get a medical support for my parents?

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maria romero 2Member23 December 2016 09:05:27

Hi,

I'm planning to study in England, and I want to bring my parents (age 60-64), how can I get them a medical support, like here in Philippines , our government gives a I.D and if they show it, they have discounts in restaurants and etc. and they prioritize the seniors...

Thank you,

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FredIndonesia Expert23 December 2016 09:31:46

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They are entitled to nothing.
The NHS is cracking down.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10 … m-foreign/

Longonot62 Kenya Expat Advisor

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Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor24 December 2016 08:46:31

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Agree with the above. Increasingly proof of permanent residency/citizenship is asked for by NHS hospitals/treatment centres. There have been increasing numbers of cases where foreigners, who have not contributed to the UK National Insurance scheme, seek medical attention from the NHS (free at the point of delivery).

Charges are being applied (as per the article attached above), as the NHS struggles to cope with the financial demands of treating the UK population. Having said that, the NHS will treat medical emergencies, no matter where the person is from.

If you bring your parents, they will not be given age related priority for anything and in fact it is likely to be very difficult to register them with a doctor and you may have to resort to private medical care, which is extremely costly in the UK.

maria romero 2 Member

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maria romero 2Member24 December 2016 10:05:11

ok thanks, I also want to ask if there is a Health insurance for a expat like me and for my parents also?

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GuestPoster491Guest24 December 2016 10:22:14

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maria romero 2 wrote:
ok thanks, I also want to ask if there is a Health insurance for a expat like me and for my parents also?

Of course there is, you need to do some Googling to find offers.

maria romero 2 Member

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maria romero 2Member24 December 2016 12:54:52

thank you,

Michelle_HCI Member

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Michelle_HCIMember03 January 2017 12:16:15

You can look for an expat health insurance company. The company I work for is based in London and is made up of many expats themselves. I don't know if I am able to post the link to them through am I?

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

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CynicUK / Netherlands Expert03 January 2017 13:31:33

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Michelle_HCI wrote:
You can look for an expat health insurance company. The company I work for is based in London and is made up of many expats themselves. I don't know if I am able to post the link to them through am I?

Put a link in the Handy Tools/Classified section of the Forum.

GuestPoster491 Guest

GuestPoster491Guest04 January 2017 05:18:38

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Cynic wrote:
Michelle_HCI wrote:
You can look for an expat health insurance company. The company I work for is based in London and is made up of many expats themselves. I don't know if I am able to post the link to them through am I?

Put a link in the Handy Tools/Classified section of the Forum.

Actually it might be better posted in the BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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