@Independent This is exactly the same position my mum is in. She is 85 and still working. Got permanent residence when she married my dad in 58, but still has to apply for settled status. And gets challenged when using health services that she has paid into for 60 years.
@StewartWood Same for me. My 85 year old mum is French. Has been here since 1956 and still works and contributes. She has her entry papers and marriage certificate, but will still need to pay to go through this stupid process.