Home Office reverses decision to allow Hungarian woman to stay

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 16:41 · Archive

An 85-year-old Hungarian woman whose dementia worsened during a visit to Norfolk has been granted 30 months' permission to remain in the UK after an initial refusal was overturned.

Zoltanne, 85, arrived in the UK in August 2025 to spend time with her daughter and grandchildren, who live in Costessey and Sprowston. Her family say that during her stay her health deteriorated significantly, leaving her largely housebound and dependent on relatives for daily care.

Her relatives applied for permission for her to remain in the UK on a long-term basis. The Home Office initially refused the application, stating that care facilities were available in Hungary. However, the family have now received confirmation that Zoltanne has been granted 30 months' permission to remain in the UK.

Zoltanne's granddaughter Dora, 33, said the reversal came as a relief after months of uncertainty. 'It's a relief because we had no plan B,' she said. 'We get to stay with grandma for her last days, months or years. We can look after her rather than her go into care where we would be unable to visit often.'

How it is being reported

• Home Office U-turn allows woman to stay in UK after family say her condition worsenedA Hungarian woman whose family say her dementia worsened while she was staying with them in Norfolk has been granted permission to remain in the country following a Home Office U-turn.Norwich Evening News · 3 Nov, 16:10
• Home Office U-turn allows woman to stay in UK after family say her condition worsenedA Hungarian woman whose family say her dementia worsened while she was staying with them in Norfolk has been granted permission to remain in the country following a Home Office U-turn.Eastern Daily Press · 3 Nov, 16:10

In this story: Zoltanne · Anita · Dora · Norfolk · Costessey · Sprowston · Hungary · Home Office

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