Port Talbot, South Wales

A PORT Talbot guy is within a race against the clock to get back once again to the united kingdom after being stranded overseas in a critical condition because he cannot pay for their medical expenses.

The 45 year-old ended up being going to his partner, Laisas, which life when you look at the Dominican Republic, to celebrate their particular one year anniversary when he was taken really sick.

He had been taken up to Los Angeles Romana hospital, in which it had been discovered he previously gall stones which had become trapped in his pancreas, plus it was removed.

Mr Cox performed have insurance which may have covered the medical bills, but buddies say it had been voided as he failed to point out which he was due to have a surgical procedure to eliminate their gallbladder before leaving the united kingdom.

So far, his health expenses have reached approximately £45, 000.

Friends and family straight back in the home say they've been worried about their health, after being told that medical center will likely to be releasing him next Tuesday, but will apparently be retaining their passport until he can spend their expenses.

They have been in touch with the international and Commonwealth workplace and local MP Stephen Kinnock and was David Rees to get their buddy house.

A fundraising page was put up to increase some of the resources needed seriously to protect the medical expenses, raising £990 up to now. On web page, Allan's child, Luke, has written: "Our minds were torn enough and then we would do just about anything to own Allan home. Our just hope to get [him] residence and get him the therapy he needs [is to] have a private airplane costing £80, 000 [and spend] the hospital cost [of] £45, 000 that's rising each day."

Raymond Davies, who has been campaigning in Port Talbot with other people stated: "Our company is incredibly worried for Allan's wellbeing currently.

"At the end of your day, Allan's life is at threat, and we also must make sure we have him residence, pay off their debts and obtain him some medical treatment as soon as possible.

"a healthcare facility wish to discharge him on after that Tuesday, nevertheless they state they have been maintaining their passport until the guy can pay money for the procedure he's got received. Just how on the planet is he expected to get back home? It is disgusting.

"He is seriously sick, and we also require the maximum amount of support once we can get prior to it being far too late."

A spokeswoman when it comes to international and Commonwealth workplace said: "we provided help a British national that is hospitalised in La Romana, Dominican Republic and therefore are in regular connection with their loved ones to produce help.

"We understand the troubles in these instances and they are prepared to help in in any manner we are able to. But we're incapable of supply monetary help British nationals overseas, including for medical bills."

Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberavon stated: "that is demonstrably an extremely difficult circumstance for Mr Cox along with his family. I've written on Secretary of State within Foreign and Commonwealth workplace, Rt Hon Phillip Hammond MP, urging that feasible assistance and guidance is provided to my constituents to aid them inside distressing time.

"i really hope that a satisfactory conclusion can be located, hence Mr Cox are brought house to carry on their recovery."

David Rees, AM, stated: "Mr Cox happens to be recuperating at a hospital in Los Angeles Romana, Dominican Republic and I also, with our MP Stephen Kinnock, was in dialogue because of the international and Commonwealth Office discover an easy method for which he is able to be aided house to accomplish their recuperation following the disaster surgery he'd to undergo soon after their arrival inside Dominican Republic.

"i am aware that the consulate experienced talks together with family and tend to be working to establish the present situations surrounding his future health care.

"The medical prices Mr Cox is facing are staggering and his household tend to be eager for help get him home rapidly."