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by Lucapooka » Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:38 am
I am British too but I know for fact a fact that because I have not lived in the UK for the previous 12 months, I am not automatically entitled to the full range of NHS services. Unless your child is returning to take up permanent residence, she is restricted to A & E rather than treatment of a pre-existing condition. Has a UK hospital actually agreed to treat her under NHS and if so do they know the full aspects of her residence status? This restriction applies irrespective of her nationality.
So, even if your British wife and child argue that they are going there to settle and are entitled to full NHS cover, that will make your position weaker as your family ties to your existing home will appear diminished. Your very strong ties to your home that might motivate your return must be shown. As it stands you appear to be a heath tourists and that is not permitted. You are in a very difficult situation.