Health (TB) Screening. Help!

[ConfusedMe]

I arrived UK with a fiancee visa and the immigration guy ask for my TB screening.. Do I have to present to them my TB test results? (Which I don't have). I researched about it and Philippines is not one of the list of the countries who need to present it. But he still let me pass through though.

I am applying for a spousal visa after marriage soon. Do I have to present them the TB screening results to be safe? Which clinic / hospital are accredited by Home Office?

Thanks

[joebloggs]

you will probably get a letter sometime asking you to attend a clinic for x-rays to be taken..

no you dont have to do anything, just wait for the letter if it ever comes

have you registered with a doctor yet ?

the phils is one of the countries but they haven't added it to the list

[ConfusedMe]

Waaahhh!! These immigration rules gets me all confused... Yep! I registered to the doctor already.

Who's gonna give me the letter regarding the TB screening?

I have this scar in lungs (not TB) when I was younger. Would this affect the decision?

you will probably get a letter sometime asking you to attend a clinic for x-rays to be taken..

no you dont have to do anything, just wait for the letter if it ever comes

have you registered with a doctor yet ?

the phils is one of the countries but they haven't added it to the list

[Doc Alan]

Who's gonna give me the letter regarding the TB screening?

I have this scar in lungs (not TB) when I was younger. Would this affect the decision? [/FONT]

Joebloggs can probably answer your first question. As for the second, a medical specialist ( radiologist ) or perhaps your GP, could confirm that the scarring is not TB, if required. There are other causes of lung scarring such as previous pneumonia. Have a look under "Health and Advice" section - "Do UK Immigration Require to see Chest X Ray Results of Filipinos Upon Arrival". Post #9 is about X Rays.
There's more on TB in the "Health Issues" section - "TB - curable but a long way to go" .

Welcome to the forum .

[ConfusedMe]

Finally read about it Doc Alan. Thanks so much.. I will still get the x-ray anyway to be safe...

I have one more question regarding NHS... We went to the doctor to have me registered and she said she cant register me since I only got the 6-month fiancee visa stamped on my passport. As what i understood, I am entitled of NHS once I enter the UK with the kind of visa I have....

Joebloggs can probably answer your first question. As for the second, a medical specialist ( radiologist ) or perhaps your GP, could confirm that the scarring is not TB, if required. There are other causes of lung scarring such as previous pneumonia. Have a look under "Health and Advice" section - "Do UK Immigration Require to see Chest X Ray Results of Filipinos Upon Arrival". Post #9 is about X Rays.
There's more on TB in the "Health Issues" section - "TB - curable but a long way to go" .

Welcome to the forum .

[Dedworth]

Finally read about it Doc Alan. Thanks so much.. I will still get the x-ray anyway to be safe...

I have one more question regarding NHS... We went to the doctor to have me registered and she said she cant register me since I only got the 6-month fiancee visa stamped on my passport. As what i understood, I am entitled of NHS once I enter the UK with the kind of visa I have....

I've not got time to read it but this might answer your question

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/E...able/DH_074376

[Doc Alan]

We went to the doctor to have me registered and she said she cant register me since I only got the 6-month fiancee visa stamped on my passport.

Free treatment by a GP is based on residence, not nationality, so you are correct in being entitled to free treatment under the NHS. The same applies to NHS dentists, although many are now private, charging fees. Treatment of emergencies at NHS hospitals is also free for someone legally resident in the UK.
However, GPs ( and dentists ) don't have to accept anyone as a patient, either through the NHS or privately. Their lists may be full, for example.
Strictly speaking, you are a "temporary resident" if legally in the UK for over 24 hours but less than 3 months. Someone who has legally been ( or is planning to be ) in the UK for over 6 months is "ordinarily resident" in the UK, is called a "permanent resident", and is entitled to be fully registered with a GP and NHS dentist. That surely applies to you, as you are no doubt planning to marry, and obtain a spouse / settlement visa within the next 6 months.
The GP ( and NHS dentist ) still has the choice whether or not to accept you, or treat you privately. If you show evidence of intending to marry and live here for longer than six months, then surely you will find a GP prepared to accept you. Obviously this would be best at the GP surgery nearest to you. You may, however, have no choice but to register with a private dentist.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/...nts_rights.htm

[ConfusedMe]

Thanks Doc Alan

[grahamw48]

Some cities (like mine) also have NHS 'drop-in' centres, where you don't need to be registered.
It will be in the phone book if there is one.

My ex-wife was X-rayed for TB at the airport when she arrived, but that was a few years ago.

[guyki]

Hmmm this has really confused the hell out of me as the TB health screen is not listed as a requirement for spouse application in Philipphines

My question is we're hoping to logde our application by the end of July and if all goes to plan I'll be bringing my asawa to Blighty in Sep-Oct as im travelling with her if the immigration guys at the airport ask about the health screen we will play ignorant or do you think it's advisable to get it done in Phils and where can the Mrs have it done?

[ConfusedMe]

I think its better Guyki to have your wife x-rayed to be safe. I would do same thing if I knew aboit it earlier. Cheaper in Pinas too