Taking the plunge

Well yet another friend married to a Filipina has decided to leave the UK shores for a life in Philippines, they both have reached that stage of looking at retirement in UK.
With rising cost and wage demands, the pension allowances have definitely not kept up with the current situation in the UK.
My question being, will they have that better life style in Philippines they are hoping for or has Global inflation eaten into the average European Retirees retirement funds compared to what it was 10 years ago.
Would you still consider living modestly in Philippines is a good proposition in the present day? Is it still worth the consideration to up sticks and take the plunge?
I sincerely hope that it all works out for them.

 

3 months absent from the UK and they can kiss Free NHS goodbye. Hope they know this!!

 

On a trip to the US last month, I caught yet another AC chest infection thanks to Aer Lingus, cost me $100 for consultation ( with the Nurse not with the Doctor ) and $47 for antibiotics.
At least in Philippines these medicines are available over the counter!

 

When some of us reach a certain age, we have to decide between quality of life against length of life, its a fact!!!
Accepting the realisation of living in a country with lack of medical accessability or with the cost of private medical facilities impractical for most,
life takes on a different meaning, hence the saying enjoy life while you have got it, comes to mind.
Immigration is a big decision, its also a gamble some are willing to take others are not.

 

Is this a new rule ?
I was back to UK in 2016 after 9 years absent and had no problem with the NHS.

 

Hmmm, i can see that happening a lot

 

No new rule as far as I know, it's been longer than 2016 that I do know. You was supposed to have surrendered you NI card and inform the government that you intend to live abroad. You got away with it this time, they are cracking down.

 

My local Dr's surgery refused to issue repeat prescritions when they realised I had been out of the country some time, and yes the NHS quote "more than 3 months absent" and they are under no obligation to offer treatment. But as long as you remain registered with a Dr it's not a problem when you return.