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    I expect it’s the same all over whether the UK or Australia. It’s unpleasant to say the least but not a threat to life.
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    Pain is not considered a reason enough to do something on the NHS, certainly not at speed. A threat to life is very different. Unfortunately the NHS is on its knees. It has to decide on whether it a danger to health rather than will it stop the pain and make life nicer for the patient. I have a close family member who has chronic varicose veins all up their legs. They ache continually and keep them awake at night. They have been told they won’t get them done on the NHS as pain isn’t a reason to get treatment. The veins aren’t a danger to her, just very unpleasant. I haven’t heard of long waits privately although don’t doubt you’ve come across them. Someone at work had an operation last December privately. She was able to have the surgery within 10 days. The consultant did 2 days private and the rest NHS. The surgery she needed would have been a 3 year wait on the NHS.
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    An emergency is always treated as such. Someone who falls over and breaks a hip cannot wait years for a replacement. As an emergency it would of course be dealt with immediately. Very different from someone who just needs one.
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    You sure the wait times are shorter in the UK? Who has told you that? I have heard people say recently they’ve waited years for things like hip/knee replacements. Not trying to put you off but if that’s the only reason you’re returning (only one you’ve given) just be really sure those timescales are right.
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    If she was getting child benefit in those years (or for most of them) that would have given her credits which amount to the same as if she was working. It’s along the same lines as a carer for example. They are given credits as they are getting a government benefit for caring for others at home. A problem can arise however if the other parent (the working one that wasn’t caring for the children at home, often the father) applies for and receives the child benefit. It is then that parent who builds up the credits even if not needed. Perhaps your mums friend didn’t get the child benefit, rather it went to the other parent. That’s a shame if so. It doesn’t happen very often but I’ve heard of it happening over the years.
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    Check your home insurance. You can’t usually leave your house empty for months. You can get a short term empty house add on but they’re usually on condition that the house is checked over once a week. Also, if renting it your home insurance is likely to be invalid. You’ll need to get landlord insurance, again speak to your insurers. If you have a mortgage, make sure you get permission from them if you decide to rent it out.
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    His age isn’t a problem, he is under 23. Not sure the quota has been reached for sure as even yesterday a few had got the 2nd Vac requests which I doubt would be happening if so. Time will tell.
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    Yes it does.
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    My 143 application was February 2017. In November 2022 I was asked for documents such as medicals, police certificates and proof of my sons dependancy. AOS was also requested. Everything submitted in December. No issues, everything as clear as it could be. I am still waiting for request for 2nd Vac. I follow a few Facebook groups for parent visas and many have got their visas granted that applied for their visas after me. Only yesterday there was one that applied a month after me and submitted everything two months after I did and they got the 2nd Vac request. There are also some that submitted their applications before me that are still waiting. It is definitely not being done in strict lodgement date order. This should be highlighted to the relevant body.
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    Agree with post above. The most important thing you should be doing is speaking to a migrant agent. Perhaps you’ve already done that, not sure who you spoke to that assured you of the best path (hopefully someone qualified)
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    Paul above is a highly regarded migrant agent on this site, you’d do well to contact him.
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    It’s terrible weather throughout the UK at the moment. I’m in the warmer parts (south east of England) and still it is bitter. I’ve driven to work the last two days in heavy snow. Next week is looking much better though. Spring is surely on its way (I hope)
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    It would be best to contact Paul above to discuss. He is an experienced agent.
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    New law for pet owners

    Tulip1 replied to Toots's topic in Pets

    It will be a problem for many. If there are any dogs that are from Australia (born in Australia) that have left and are now returning, I believe they can still get the 10 days quarantine. I know someone who returned to the UK last year and they’re now planning to go back to Australia at the end of this year. Apparently because the dog is an Australian dog (has to be proved but that’s easy with documents - all import paperwork available showing the dog was flown from Oz to the UK) it is only required to do the 10 days. I understand the strict rules to avoid rabies but as the UK is rabies free I’m a bit surprised at the change.
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    It might be better if your husband does it but I’m no expert. I strongly suggest you reach out to a migrant agent, there are many highly regarded ones on here. It is such an important thing to get right. Imagine getting it wrong when a professional could make sure you get it right, including which of you to apply.
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    So you’re her only child? Look at aged parent visa. She’ll never get it though as the wait time is 30 years but she’ll get a bridging visa to stay in Australia while waiting. She’ll have no access to any public funding though so she does need to be self funding for all her needs.
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    Just delay applying for it until you get back. It’s not like you’ll never get it, just a little later than you could have. Dad is more important right now.
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    You only need the hassle of a court order if the parent doesn’t give consent. If they sign the relevant form giving consent then that’s all you need.
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    At least with you being retired you can enjoy lovely long holidays with your dad. I think that’s the best it will be given the difficulty getting the visa and the time scales. It sounds very unlikely you would ever get to the finish line. It may be worth looking into live in care. It sounds like he has the room and it would mean he could remain in his own home ongoing. It would be company for him too and they don’t need to live in each other’s pockets. It sounds like he manages quite well right now so a live in situation may be ideal. It’s not you I know but there’s nothing he or you can do about that so it’s a case of how can we make this as good as possible. Someone there in the background and quality holidays there for you sounds the answer.
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    I think the carer visa is a permanent visa although could be wrong.
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    One of the big negatives to that idea is should the OP’s father pass away during the wait (they have even said themselves it’s very likely) then I assume the bridging visa is cancelled and they will have to leave the country. They would be building a new life there knowing that at any time they would be going back to the UK.
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    You say he indicated that’s what he would like. What about you, is that what you want. Can you afford to not work while caring for him. I get he may want you there but it’s a very big ask to expect someone to uproot and move, especially when there’s various different care options available to him in Australia. Also I believe there’s a long wait for such a visa, I’m not sure how long.
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    Assuming you need a mortgage then yes, you will need jobs as you’ll need to be able to evidence the income to afford the payments. There’s not the longer wait times with new jobs as was once the case. If you have a contract of employment and are in that employment you should be ok. If you think you will find employment quickly it might be worth looking at Airbnb rather than take on a rental. You can often get a descent rate if you commit to a longer period. Your payment upfront for 3 months is worth the owners offering a lower rate.
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    Australia Home Affairs have updated their website. For anyone lodging a 143 visa now they have quoted - ‘We estimate new Contributory Parent visa applications lodged that meet the criteria to be queued are likely to take at least 12 years to be released for final processing’ It won’t be what people want to see but important they realise it before putting much time, effort and money into starting the journey.
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