> if you are a resident, that is if you have accepted a job in Britain or are a spouse or child of a person who has, you are automatically covered through the NHS. This is based on residence in the country,
I see a contradiction in what you wrote: for all resident; but you have to work, or be the spouse of someone who does? These are different things.
I have personally been in that position, and I was refused coverage when I moved to UK for a new job, and was made redundant after three months. I then went back to Spain where I had work prior, and was refused coverage there, because my previous dues were only good as long as I stayed in Spain.
I see a contradiction in what you wrote: for all resident; but you have to work, or be the spouse of someone who does? These are different things.
I have personally been in that position, and I was refused coverage when I moved to UK for a new job, and was made redundant after three months. I then went back to Spain where I had work prior, and was refused coverage there, because my previous dues were only good as long as I stayed in Spain.