My return to the UK in June is to attend a scheduled surgery. I will stay in the UK until September or October, but I really can't tell. I don't know the outcome of my second surgery. I only have my return ticket booked for May 2025, and my intent to go back to Thailand in the end of next year for follow up medical treatments. Hence my wish for a DTV visa

Anonymous participant 992 thank you so much. I haven't been outside since I arrived in Thailand other than two no detour return trips to the hospital. Posting on the group has been my first interaction with other expats and my first post was not received well. It swarmed a lot of angry far-right wing political leaning comments and I was determined to prove their assumptions are entirely false. After a commenter recently revealed to me he is indeed a *nazi* I just stopped trying to convey my point with that person. I'm anonymous. My focus is on getting the visa. It is sad he was unkind. But lots of people here have been very helpful and kind.. I remain determined to get a long term visa!

@Nick ***********

they have been really kind and understanding with me. I wish to organise my documents and remain hopeful for a good result

@Greg *******

compensation for medical negligence is protected and I was aware the respondent who I had brought a claim against wished to settle in June of this year. I also informed my work coach around July, it is expected to be a settlement above 16.5 thousand British pounds. I received the full settlement 2 weeks ago. £30,000. No interruption with my benefits due to compliance with the laws and my continued entitlement. What article do you want to write Greg? The government didn't remove support for a 21 year old who received personal injury compensation?

@Greg *******

the government approves 6 month medical leaves for claimants of benefits without pause to their entitlements, it is a non story. I'm here for medical treatment.

@Greg *******

what part of this trip is a holiday? I am currently at home and have been for the past 11 days since I arrived. I have only left my house twice to go to my hospital. I haven't even gone into a 711.

@Wannikea ********

I will be okay with 5 months. It meets the requirements.

Thank you, I will try my best to go back there!

Anonymous participant 243 yes I had lasik surgery complications!

@Pete ******

agreed however my last post it was clear some users developed their own narratives that I'm able bodied and getting the government to pay for my trip to Thailand. I am receiving disability benefits abroad.