some questions now that my wifey is in uk with me

[tone]

Hi Tony - surprised to hear of the hassle with the Dr's the difference is the receptionists - they all say different things I think!

When Rina arrived I put her on the Council Tax form, Electricity and water straight away - registering at the Docs was easy - showed passport and council tax statement - filled in the forms and 3 weeks later got new medical cards.

We went to Halifax - added Rina to my account - again they needed passport and council tax - when we married changed her name with bank and Dr Surgery.

Since then everything has been quite easy - she is on the house insurance documents too. The only thing not joint is the house mortgage.

She now has her free prescriptions and dental treatment so off to register with the local dentist this afternoon so she can be looked after.

I'd add her to sky but at some point I want her to do an upgrade when the next new thing comes out!

Tone

[lastlid]

She now has her free prescriptions and dental treatment so off to register with the local dentist this afternoon so she can be looked after.

Apologies if I am picking you up wrongly. Free prescriptions? How does that work Tone? I was under the impression that those on a Spouse visa weren't entitled to free prescriptions. ( I have to exercise some caution here as the IOM is a little different but I am from the UK and spent all my life there until february last year ). I recall my ex wife, who never worked and is British, could never claim for free prescriptions in Manchester, as I was earning a reasonable income.

[lastlid]

I think prescription charges are currently free in Scotland, 7 quid in england and about £3.50 or thereabouts in IOM?

[Terpe]

Hmm, I also wondered about the free prescriptions

[tone]

Hehehehe I have to laugh because I wondered who would pickup on this I am pleased to say that Rina is now expecting a mini "me" or mini "her" so after some initial alarms on what the NHS would cover we found out that she is entitled to full natal care.

We have a scan next week after last weeks scan showed the baby wasnt big enough for the initial screenings etc - maybe I have spilled the beans a little early but cant contain my excitement any longer... I am going way off topic I'm afraid so I will post up separately so that Tonys post isn't detracted from too much!
congrats to us!!

[Terpe]

Hehehehe I have to laugh because I wondered who would pickup on this I am pleased to say that Rina is now expecting a mini "me" or mini "her" so after some initial alarms on what the NHS would cover we found out that she is entitled to full natal care.

We have a scan next week after last weeks scan showed the baby wasnt big enough for the initial screenings etc - maybe I have spilled the beans a little early but cant contain my excitement any longer... I am going way off topic I'm afraid so I will post up separately so that Tonys post isn't detracted from too much!
congrats to us!!

Woo Hooooooooo !

Many sincere congratulations to you both

Wow, happy days indeed

[lastlid]

WOW....an unexpected answer. Congratulations.

And interesting that she gets full natal care.....good tip Tone.

[Doc Alan]

Prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. For England, see :-
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthc...tioncosts.aspx . If you are pregnant, or have had a baby in the last 12 months, you get free NHS prescriptions, but only if you have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx) ( obtained from your doctor, nurse, midwife, or health visitor ).
Congratulations Tone and Rina
I'm sure you know that drugs should be prescribed in pregnancy only if the expected benefit to the mother is thought to be greater than the risk to the developing baby and that especially applies during the first trimester. For those lucky enough to have an NHS dentist, see :-http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthc...ntalcosts.aspx . Pregnant women and those who have had a baby in the last 12 months get free NHS dental treatment.

[lastlid]

Nice one Doc. Thanks. Such a useful forum, I say yet again. Much of what is law in the UK is replicated in the IOM so it is still very useful to me.

[Moy]

now this confused me ive been issued a card call NHS TAX CREDIT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE togethere with the husband..thats before his not working..(though now his working) he is using it for free prescription and to the NHS dentist..mine i didnt use as im not sure weather am intitle to it

[raynaputi]

Hehehehe I have to laugh because I wondered who would pickup on this I am pleased to say that Rina is now expecting a mini "me" or mini "her" so after some initial alarms on what the NHS would cover we found out that she is entitled to full natal care.

We have a scan next week after last weeks scan showed the baby wasnt big enough for the initial screenings etc - maybe I have spilled the beans a little early but cant contain my excitement any longer... I am going way off topic I'm afraid so I will post up separately so that Tonys post isn't detracted from too much!
congrats to us!!

Congrats Tone and Rina!

[Arthur Little]

Hehehehe I have to laugh because I wondered who would pickup on this I am pleased to say that Rina is now expecting a mini "me" or mini "her" so after some initial alarms on what the NHS would cover we found out that she is entitled to full natal care.

maybe I have spilled the beans a little early but cant contain my excitement any longer... I am going way off topic I'm afraid so I will post up separately so that Tonys post isn't detracted from too much!
congrats to us!!

Wouldn't worry about going , Tone ... we're ALL inclined to do that at times.

Congratulations to you & Rina on your delightful news, and - not least - for managing to *keep it a "secret" until now. *That's bound to've taken SOME doing!

[tone]

Hey Guys
Thanks very much yes its great - and to be honest when we met the midwife initially she said I may have to pay for the scans! I was pretty unhappy about this - just like many I have contributed like everyone else and jokingly I said to the midwife - I dont need a scan she can have mine! The midwife as expected replies with "it doesn't work like that" and I said I am sure it doesnt but its a key point! Whilst they were going through the Q&A with Rina I was googling on my phone and found a document that basically said if someone is settling here - then the treatment should be free just as it would be if once registered with a GP.
We went for one scan - no issue - and as we were too early we have another one next week, hope all goes well, and Thanks Doc Alan for your text - as ever very useful!

Tone

[lastlid]

- and to be honest when we met the midwife initially she said I may have to pay for the scans! I was pretty unhappy about this - just like many I have contributed like everyone else and jokingly I said to the midwife - I dont need a scan she can have mine! The midwife as expected replies with "it doesn't work like that" and I said I am sure it doesnt but its a key point! Whilst they were going through the Q&A with Rina I was googling on my phone and found a document that basically said if someone is settling here - then the treatment should be free just as it would be if once registered with a GP.

More useful info. Thanks Tone.

[Arthur Little]

when we met the midwife initially she said I may have to pay for the scans! I was pretty unhappy about this - just like many I have contributed like everyone else and jokingly I said to the midwife - I dont need a scan she can have mine! The midwife as expected replies with "it doesn't work like that"

... they're a real "bundle of joy" themselves, some of those midwives & Practice Nurses.

[Arthur Little]

And finally ... to Tony ... the best of luck, mate - you could do WITHOUT this unnecessary hastle!

[tone]

Thanks Arthur - yeah its all a learning curve - I am sure there will be more learning and more stress to come but for now I'll take it one step at a time.

Tone

[Doc Alan]

...I've been issued a card call NHS TAX CREDIT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE togethere with the husband..thats before his not working..(though now his working) he is using it for free prescription and to the NHS dentist..mine i didnt use as im not sure weather am intitle to it

Hello Moy An NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate entitles you, your partner and any children to:
Free NHS prescriptions
Free NHS dental treatment
Free NHS sight tests
The full value of a voucher towards the cost of glasses and contact lenses
Free NHS wigs and fabric supports
Refund of necessary costs of travel for NHS treatment.
See http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/1040.aspx

[Moy]

Hello Moy An NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate entitles you, your partner and any children to:
Free NHS prescriptions
Free NHS dental treatment
Free NHS sight tests
The full value of a voucher towards the cost of glasses and contact lenses
Free NHS wigs and fabric supports
Refund of necessary costs of travel for NHS treatment.
See http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/1040.aspx

thanks for the inf Doc Alan but isnt it part of recourse to public funds as im on spouse visa and later this months ill be applying for my ILR hopefully..and i dont wnt any trouble in case..you know what i mean

[lastlid]

So get yourselves in for the free wigs.....

[Arthur Little]

So get yourselves in for the free wigs.....

... could certainly do with one of THOSE meself! ...

[Arthur Little]

... hence the hat! !

[Doc Alan]

... I'm on spouse visa and later this months ill be applying for my ILR hopefully..and i dont wnt any trouble in case..you know what i mean

I know what you mean Moy
This is not my field of expertise. I will be corrected if I'm wrong, but I understand that " no recourse to public funds " does not mean NHS treatment. It refers to most other public funds, such as unemployment/job seeker's benefits, child benefits and disability benefits.
Good luck with your application, a late Happy Birthday wish, and I hope by now you've recovered from that cold .

[stevie c]

congratulations Tone me & florsel are so very happy for the both of you.

[Terpe]

thanks for the inf Doc Alan but isnt it part of recourse to public funds as im on spouse visa and later this months ill be applying for my ILR hopefully..and i dont wnt any trouble in case..you know what i mean

Moy,

Please don't worry. The NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificates are not considered as public funds.
There will be no impact at all on your ILR application.

[malditako]

congrats to you both....

back to the topic...registered to nhs dentist and they gave me a list of fee depends whats being done to my teeth...so its not free. better get pregnant soon to get a free teeth bridge then lol.

[Moy]

I know what you mean Moy
This is not my field of expertise. I will be corrected if I'm wrong, but I understand that " no recourse to public funds " does not mean NHS treatment. It refers to most other public funds, such as unemployment/job seeker's benefits, child benefits and disability benefits.
Good luck with your application, a late Happy Birthday wish, and I hope by now you've recovered from that cold .

thanks very much DocAlan great inf and ill rem that
am getting well now.. just chilling out..throat still sore though otherwise am fine