DX Wombat
I am terrified to say it but 'calm down'. It was a JOKE hence the
after the phrase. If you cannot take military style banter, then stay off the military forum.
Molemot
To my knowledge, there is no difference between the status conferred by Indefinite Leave to Remain and Indefinite Leave to Enter. ILR is issued to people who are already in the UK; ILE is issued to allow the ready admittance of those arriving for the first time to become resident.
You are 100% correct. Checked today with a friend who is a Lawyer who specialises in such things. He should never have been refused treatment as he was entitled, end of story.