Ordinarily resident

Ordinarily resident is a term in the law in the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland. People who are do not meet the rule cannot get certain free health services.

United Kingdom

"Ordinarily resident" has not been defined by Act of Parliament. It has been developed in case law. Ordinary residence is established if there is a regular habitual mode of life in a particular place "for the time being", "whether of short or long duration", the continuity of which has persisted apart from temporary or occasional absences. The residence must be voluntary and adopted for "a settled purpose".[1]

Republic of Ireland

You must satisfy the Health Service Executive that you have been living in Ireland for at least a year or you intend to live there for at least one year.[2]

References

  1. Shah, R (on the application of) v Barnet London Borough Council [1982] UKHL 14, 16 December 1982, retrieved 2023-03-15
  2. Citizensinformation.ie. "Entitlement to health services". www.citizensinformation.ie. Retrieved 2023-03-15.