How can I ?

[didappointed]

I recently lost my last relative - my sister. I now live on my own and I feel lonely. Both my sister and I know a friend who is a Philippino and currently trains as a nurse there. However, he has done his theoretical training and community service and qualifies as a carer. He has also done 6 months hospital training and would qualify as a nurse in May 2010. However, he is quite prepared to interrupt his nurse's training to come and look after me. I have a 2-bedroomed apartment. My doctor has agreed to give me a letter of recommendation that I need a carer. How do I go about to get him here? If it is not too expensive I would even be prepared to pay for him to finish his nursing training. But I think of what could have happened to my sister had she been by herself - the unthinkable. It makes me quite frightened of being by myself now. I am 80. Does anyone know how to make enquiries as regards visas, permits etc. Please do not suggest to move into sheltered housing - you have no privacy there -that is according to somebody I know who lives in sheltered housing and regrets te day she moved there. Also do not suggest to get one of those alarm things to put round your neck - this is useless here. The apartment is so safe that nobody can enter unless invited by entry telephone, and then the apartment door itself is locked and chained from inside, both doors would have be be broken down and would cause immense damage.

[Velvetee]

I'm sorry to hear of your situation. Are you living in the UK?

Are you looking to have someone live in and care for you permanantly or would you be happy with having someone visit you a few times per day?

I'm no expert in Visas, but I guess your friend would need to apply for a student Visa, which would allow him a certain amount of time here. He would have to prove that he's actually studying here, by providing proof from a college or University. When I had a cleaning company around 6 years ago, most of our cleaners had student visas, which allowed them to work up to 20 hours per week.

My mother is 83 and lives in Warden assisted accommodation, so she has her own Bungalow, with intercom. She doesn't want to live in a care home, but her doctor recommended Social Care, so she has carers who visit her three times per day. They aren't there for long, so don't provide any kind of company as such, but all her meals are prepared for her, some cleaning and washing is done and they assist her with washing and dressing in the morning.

Perhaps this is not what you are seeking, but there are agencies that can also provide live in carers too.

[marval]

My mother used to live in sheltered accomodation, she loved it. There was a warden who checked on her every day, she made many friends. But she had plenty of privacy, and no worries. I am very sorry you have lost your sister, I am not sure about visas and permits. The citizens advice bureau should be able to help, with free advice. If not there must be a home office website with information. I hope you can get it sorted, good luck to you.


Marval

[abstibus]

The UK Borders Agency has recently tightened up the rules for non-EU students/workers coming to Britain.
I have had a quick look at the site
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
and it seems rthat your friend may not qualify, as it appears he would currently be classed as 'domestic worker'.
There are different regulations for skilled workers. The site is very big, but you might like to take a look.
Good luck.