‘We can’t go back’: mother of six-year-old cancer survivor fears UK visa changes

A mother in London fears new UK immigration rules will jeopardize her six-year-old daughter's cancer treatment. The girl, a neuroblastoma survivor receiving ongoing care at Great Ormond Street Hospital, could be denied future treatment if the family's visa application is rejected. The mother, originally from Togo, arrived in the UK in 2017 and was working towards indefinite leave to remain, but upcoming immigration changes will double the waiting time for settlement rights to 10 years and make it harder for those relying on welfare support to gain residency. The family now relies on disability welfare support after the mother gave up her job to care for her daughter, a factor that could negatively impact future visa applications. A charity supporting the family criticizes the changes as punishing families needing support during medical crises.

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