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Rights lost when away from UK > 5 years ?
Hi
I was wondering if someone could help me with this question... We are moving over to Australia next month, and are planning to live there for at least 5 years. Does anyone know whether on the return to the UK, there are certain rights that you lose ? I say this because someone mentioned to me, that you lose your right to NHS treatment (and your NHS number) if you have been out of the UK for 5 years or more. Also, what about your right to vote (although I am not as bothered about this one). ??? Are there any other areas that I need to think about with being away long term ? Any help on this matter would be gratefully received. Cheers Jon |
As far as I know, the only thing that the government would question is if you wanted to claim any social benefits.
They have what they call a "habitual resident test" You have to prove through evidence that you habitually live in the uk and not now and then LOL Good luck Luke (Neil NSW) |
Re: Rights lost when away from UK > 5 years ?
Originally posted by mackabee Hi I was wondering if someone could help me with this question... We are moving over to Australia next month, and are planning to live there for at least 5 years. Does anyone know whether on the return to the UK, there are certain rights that you lose ? I say this because someone mentioned to me, that you lose your right to NHS treatment (and your NHS number) if you have been out of the UK for 5 years or more. Also, what about your right to vote (although I am not as bothered about this one). ??? Are there any other areas that I need to think about with being away long term ? Any help on this matter would be gratefully received. Cheers Jon here if you want to take a look. |
I've just been on the phone about the voting thing - apparently you can vote by postal vote for 25 years after leaving......!
As for the NHS entitlement; the proposal is aimed at stopping people who live abroad from using it for free. I think if you actually came back here to live, and you are a British citizen, you'd be entitled to use it with no problems. |
Thanks for your help there everyone.
It does worry me a bit, the way the NHS is going down the drain in this country. My dad has been waiting 15 months for a heart operation, and still no sign of an operation date yet. I think I will work it, that I come back just under the 5 years just in case !! Cheers Jon :) |
Paint him dirty, place rag on head pretend not to understand english. That should get him to the front of the que, and chances are he will come out to a new 3 bed council house.
Colin:beer: |
Youre right there Colin.
They would probably sort him out with a brand new car and £200 a week benefits !! Jon :cool: |
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