Dependants Visa-Eligible for free NHS Treatment?

[cutekookie]

I am new member and looking for some advice for a close friend. His parents have been granted entry into the UK on a dependants visa, both parents are in their late 60's and are living with him and his family.

Are they eleigible for free non emergency nhs care, like registering with a GP, getting free prescriptions, free meds/treatment etc ? I was under the impression they were not as on their passport it states that they have no recourse to public funds but my friend seems to think that is not the case.

Would really appreciate some clarity regarding this as I don't want my friend to inadvertantly get himself or his parents into trouble.

Many thanks

[harv]

Since it mentions on the visa, so that's the case.

However registering wit the doctor should be fine it's the free medication which will not be possible. Doctor can write a prescription free of charge but the medication will need to be paid for.

Moderators please correct me if am wrong.

[cutekookie]

Since it mentions on the visa, so that's the case.

However registering wit the doctor should be fine it's the free medication which will not be possible. Doctor can write a prescription free of charge but the medication will need to be paid for.

Moderators please correct me if am wrong.

Thank you for the reply. Can anyone confirm this ? it is my understanding that they have registered with a GP and have tests etc booked/hospital visits but nothinghas been mentioned regarding payment/fees.

[Jambo]

NHS treatment does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules whether it is paid or unpaid. If you are an ordinary resident in the UK, you are entitled to NHS treatment.

[cutekookie]

NHS treatment does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules whether it is paid or unpaid. If you are an ordinary resident in the UK, you are entitled to NHS treatment.

Hi,

thank you for your reply, I had a look at the link on your reply, apologies for not getting it, but just to clarify: these folk that are here on a dependants visa are entitled to free NHS treatment? - their child who applied for the visa is settled in the UK and has citizenship, their visa was agreed after substantial evidence was shown to prove that their child supported them both financially and otherwise during their old age and needed them to come to the UK as there was no one else to look after them.

Sorry for harping on, even though the link was very detailed, it kinda bamboozled me.

[Jambo]

these folk that are here on a dependants visa are entitled to free NHS treatment?

Yes. Ordinary residents in the UK (and people not on a visitor visa are considered ordinary residents) are entitled to NHS treatment. The "no recourse to public funds" in their passport is irrelevant as NHS is not considered public funds.

[cutekookie]

these folk that are here on a dependants visa are entitled to free NHS treatment?

Yes. Ordinary residents in the UK (and people not on a visitor visa are considered ordinary residents) are entitled to NHS treatment. The "no recourse to public funds" in their passport is irrelevant as NHS is not considered public funds.

thank you for clarifying.