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If my parents were to visit me on a tourist visa and something were to happen to them here in regards to bad health.is there any chance in hell that the NHS will look after them? I want them to appl...

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scotlad
New Member

Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 2
Location: Edinburgh

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:18 am

If my parents were to visit me on a tourist visa and something were to happen to them here in regards to bad health.is there any chance in hell that the NHS will look after them?
I want them to apply for Ancestry visas like I have but my dad is unlikely to get one as he has really bad history of heart disease. I so want him to be able to come over and visit me but I know he is worried about the financial implications if something horrible were to happen.

riverfox
Senior Member

Meow meow meow

Joined: 30 Dec 2007
Posts: 116
Location: Brighton

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:55 pm

It would look after them in an emergency situation however as they are there on a tourist visa they may be expected to pay for the care that they recieve.

As far as I am aware medical history has no bearing on on your visa status when it comes to the ancestry visa so he would not be denied on this basis. If he has all other documentation he would be able to obtain this visa.

Even if he has an ancestry visa this is no guarantee of care under the NHS as far as I'm aware most doctors require for you to have lived in the uk for 6 months or more or at least prove the intention to live in the uk for more than 6 months. I am not 100% positive on this one so if I am wrong someone PLEASE correct me.

If he is merely coming over for a visit, my suggestion would be to purchase travel insurance. I was able to gain coverage for an entire year for about 800$ and that was full coverage for pretty much everything as I recall. It will cost less depending on the length of the journey and the options you choose.

Allyssa
Super Member

Joined: 20 May 2007
Posts: 140
Location: Canada

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:23 am

I totally agree with riverfox. If your parents are coming for only a short visit, it is best that they get some good health insurance for that time. That little extra cash is totally worth the securtiy and ability to avoid hassles.

Allyssa

Teskox
Junior Member

Joined: 07 Jan 2008
Posts: 16

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:51 pm

In addition to this, even when a visa is held, it must be proven that you are employed at the time or the health care will not be covered, this includes anything after emergency or first reponse care .