Sabine Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hello all, My husband (british) and I (german) have lived in australia for the last 8 years and are about to move back to the UK next year. Does anyone know if I would be pregnant flying over if it would be a problem with the healthcare system in england to go to hospital and deliver my baby although I havent worked there? Would I still be able to get the same care? Regards Sabine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No I don't think you would be covered under the NHS if thats what you mean. Even a UK citizen that's lived away for that amount of time isn't covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Good bit of info here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-to-improve-overseas-visitors-contributions-to-nhs-care The last bit is good news for your Husband but not so good for yourself. Edited October 11, 2016 by Samson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Ok thats good information! Thank so much! I will send them an email about our situation and see what they say but you're right it doesnt look to good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I know its not the most credible source ever.... but I've just seen this and thought I'd put it your way anyway just in case you haven't seen it. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3832213/Pregnant-women-forced-PASSPORTS-giving-birth-hospitals-clampdown-health-tourism.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thank you for that article! It is certainly helpful! Good to know about the whole process. Even if it means bad news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 But if you are returning to UK to settle and pass the test, surely you will be covered? Of course it may take some months to be approved , which may not be suitable in your circumstance. Then there is the pretty, more than decent German system which shouldn't pose a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I know its not the most credible source ever.... but I've just seen this and thought I'd put it your way anyway just in case you haven't seen it. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3832213/Pregnant-women-forced-PASSPORTS-giving-birth-hospitals-clampdown-health-tourism.html This has happened in some hospitals for years. When my wife went for her scan we were sent off into a little room and had to provide a copy of her passport and visa, and proof of how long she had lived in the U.K. before they would progress. Then 6 months later she gave birth - hours after the birth they came around again to get proof of her right to free treatment. 2 weeks later back in the same hospital as my daughter had a bloody infection - and again the same questions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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