Thank you to Doc Alan, Englishman, Arthur and Rory for your kind and very appreciated comments. You’re a great bunch of guys.

I met the neuro-physiotherapists today who suggested that my brother doesn’t need their help as he is moving and walking well. They were astounded by the progress that he has made on his own but agreed that he needs help with his cognitive ability, so it appears that a referral was made to the wrong department. However, some good has come out of this meeting because the neuro-physiotherapists are going to refer my brother for a consultation with the neurologist consultant responsible for this treatment when he first arrived in UK from Philippines. This is a definitely a step in the right direction and I am feeling optimistic. I just want someone in the health service to help me with him as I strongly believe that he can improve further with the right support.

My brother so misses being with his Filipina partner and his eyes well up every time her name is mentioned. I am sure that many of you on here can relate to that. My own partner suggests that being able to feel these emotions is a positive as most of those around him in the care home are lifeless and unable to communicate and function properly.

I am desperate to keep my brother’s family together, time is ticking by and the 2 year settlement visas runs out end of this year/ beginning of next. We will attempt to apply for a British passport for my nephew but can someone please advise me whether my sister-in-law will need to apply for Further Leave to Remain or Indefinite Leave to Remain?

A huge to everyone for reading this thread and for the support shown. I so hope and pray that there is a happy ending.