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Main Forums => Living With HIV => Topic started by: capsydanny on October 04, 2013, 06:38:24 pm

Title: hiv and immigration
Post by: capsydanny on October 04, 2013, 06:38:24 pm
Having to deal with hiv and immigration issues in uk is makes life so sad. Am angy all the time and tired! when will this ever end!
Title: Re: hiv and immigration
Post by: mecch on October 04, 2013, 07:08:09 pm
Sorry to hear that.
What about some more details, please.
Title: Re: hiv and immigration
Post by: capsydanny on October 05, 2013, 03:28:13 pm
Hi
Thanks for your reply...basically my applications for leave to remain have been refused really and where i originally came from have no proper medication. I was diagnosed here in the uk and have had excellent health and monitoring. If i go back i don't know what will happen to me. >:(
Title: Re: hiv and immigration
Post by: Jeff G on October 05, 2013, 03:33:37 pm
Hi Danny and welcome to the forum . Hopefully someone in the UK can offer you advice about treatment options when they see your thread here . Best of luck . 
Title: Re: hiv and immigration
Post by: capsydanny on October 05, 2013, 04:09:01 pm
Thanks Jeff G... :)
Title: Re: hiv and immigration
Post by: Since2005 on October 05, 2013, 06:58:03 pm
Hi Capsydanny,

Sorry to hear about your situation. It's a terrible feeling when you don't know what's going to happen. This could be an extra burden for HIV positive person to deal with. I would recommend speaking with someone or some agency (sometimes they could be non profit) where you can speak about your immigration and HIV situation anonymously (to somewhat). Regardless, they won't disclose your information to immigration people and they can help you with legal matters. Plus, I think if you can speak with counselor (also you can look for non profit) or if you have insurance then you would not need to find non profit agency.

If you speak with someone about your situation, it may not solve your problem immediately, but you may be able to make rational decision and be able to see through other solutions. If you think you might not get proper treatment from your home country, then I would recommend seek some help from some source (therapy and legal) before moving back.

Best Wishes
Title: Re: hiv and immigration
Post by: capsydanny on October 06, 2013, 10:28:42 am
hi Since 2005,
 Thank you so much for your advice. Am so glad to hear all that. People here are very supportive. At the moment am connecting with many agencies and hope something good comes of it. Will share more in case  something comes up. Thank you.