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Bipolar relative in trouble abroad

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bettybooples · 03/01/2024 22:13

My DH's father who is severely bipolar has gotten himself in to some serious trouble abroad - he's had a major accident, is in ICU and we are unsure if he's going to pull through.

Does anyone know if we can gain any help through any UK channels to get him home due to his severe mental health issues? He's under the NHS for his bipolar and is in and out of hospital sections.

The embassy seem absolutely useless.

We are really concerned about the fact he doesn't have travel insurance - are we likely to get a bill at our door should the worst happen?

DH and his dad have been estranged for a long time sadly, so my DH says we will not be paying for anything and seems to think we won't be liable.

We just don't know what to do, we saw this coming a mile off but couldn't stop it unfortunately.

In shock right now.

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TheShellBeach · 06/01/2024 05:44

I'm very sorry to hear about this, OP.
It's really tragic and you have all my sympathy. Flowers

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