Maybe i was lucky
I returned after 28 years away HRT test took place a job centre i was confirmed UK resident a week later universal credit and rent payment stated within a month
i was honest told them i had run out of money come back to work till my pension kicked in October 2024 when i would return to home in Thailand
Nationwide opened bank account no problems
qualified for NHS check up free eyes tests meds now awaiting small hernia op on NHS (12 weeks ) then time for the off
Plenty of well paid jobs around so moving back ahead of schedule