Aged Care for British pensioner in Tenerife

Member since 14 October 2010

Brumney1Member14 October 2010 15:27:21

My mother retired from the UK 20 years ago and lives in Tenerife. She lives on a small pension. Her health is not the best and may soon need full time care. I have been told that by having spent more than 18 months out of the UK she no longer has any right to state provided aged care. I am sure that her pension would not cover the cost of private care on Tenerife. Has anybody got any advice or relevant thoughts that they could share with me. Unfortunately I live in Australia, who's immigration dept simply wouldn't allow her any form of residence and my moving to Tenerife/UK isn't an option. I look forward to your comments and advice. Thank you.

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amy3 Member

Member since 05 June 2010

amy3Member26 October 2010 17:46:17

Hi!I want to help you with your mother.I moving recently with my family en Tenerife because I love this place and people and I would like to you mom and see if you can help. I live en Tenerife South en San Eugenio Alto and en 9 nov. 2010 I will there. I could be called the no. tel. 0034642242500 starting with 09 nov. or until the date that the telephone no.0040757571249.I want to know if living in the South, would be easier to help her and financial I'm not picKy.
Waiting times to contact me here or on the phone.

Good health and to choose the best solution for your mom!
Cristina.

OldLeakeyDJ Member

Member since 10 January 2011

OldLeakeyDJMember02 June 2011 18:07:33

Yes, but how do the authorities know that she's been out of the UK for 18 months Brumney? Your passport is no longer stamped.
I'm not saying to lie, but it does leave it wide open eh? Steve

Tozcal New member

Member since 28 June 2011

TozcalNew member28 June 2011 12:55:09

Indeed, trying to get back into the UK would be the safest, in my mind. Not that health care is great in Britain, these days. So I am told by a British ex health care worker who has been living in Tenerife North for a very long time. She also is very fond of the medical system and had successful knie operations.

I know that the elderly don't like to leave Tenerife. In that case it would be best to change life style to try and get as healthy as possible. By the way, Tenerife is planning some governmental care for the elderly, but that make take time. I know many frail people who employ private help which they pay out of their own pocket. To find a good soul like that who is affordable is another good option.