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LIVING IN THE UK
Welcome to our practical guide to living in the UK. Here you can find information about a wide range of issues affecting daily life, including accommodation; daycare and schooling for your children; benefits for families; financial matters; healthcare and your entitlement to free treatment; politics; society; and how to get around the UK and enjoy your free time.
Accommodation
Read about accommodation in the UK and use our universities map to find links to university accommodation offices throughout the country.
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Family
Are you planning to bring your family with you, or to start a family in the UK? Find out about pregnancy and maternity rights, childcare and schools, and what rights your family has.
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Healthcare
Find out about health insurance, healthcare, and who to contact in case of a medical problem.
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Finance
Learn about how to open a bank account, currency exchange rates and ways to pay bills. This section also has information about the different types of insurance you may need to take out.
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Society
Learn about politics in the UK and whether you have the right to vote, as well as tips for general safety. In this section you can also find out about learning or improving your English.
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Lifestyle
Discover UK culture, leisure, and transport, and find out about mobile phones and cheap ways to call abroad. If you want to bring your pet with you, you can also check out this section to find out the regulations about bringing animals to the UK.
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