Thanks a lot for the replies.

Terpe wrote..
Take a look here:-
http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/c...ounts/passport

I realise there's a cost involved but may be useful as option in the short term
Hi Terpe,she already has a basic HSBC savings account but i was hoping she could join my account but they wont allow it.It seems the only way to have a joint account is for me to join her account and start paying salary in.I think she can be upgraded to a full bank account if regular monthly payments are made.Thats what we will probably do.

Confusedme wrote..

For ILR documents, you can send them letters sent to you separately as long as the same address is shown. You can use her NHS letter.
Good point.Seperate letters but showing the same address is still good evidence of living together.We have lots of letters like tenancy agreement and NHS letters that showing us living at the same address so thats a big help.

Hi Purple,long time no see,hope u and ur baby are both doing well.