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Life in the UK – the British way of Life: A guide to help newcomers to the United Kingdom by explaining things that may be different or new to them as they settle in the UK. Culture, customs, religion, travelling and public transport, health, hygiene and the NHS, making a living and benefits are among the topics covered.

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Life in the UK – the British way of Life - features at a glance


  • Support for all newcomers to the UK
  • Information about local housing and religion
  • Travelling: your own and public transport
  • Staying safe and legal
  • Health, hygiene and the NHS
  • Making a living and benefits

Life in the UK – the British way of Life - Guide overview and content

This guide gives you essential information to make it easier for people new to the UK to prepare for their new home, to integrate and to succeed with British life. It covers, amongst many other topics, content promoting British values such as the acceptance of all nationalities, religious faiths and the UK’s non-discriminatory philosophy and law.


Some of the most important topics covered are the NHS, emergency services, finding a job, pre-school for children, further adult education, the communication network and even eligibility to vote. The guide does not leave anyone to find out information for themself and there are many links to the Government, NHS and other useful websites, and a linked glossary helps with the understanding of new words and phrases.


As well as preparing you for life in the UK, it is an ideal source of information once you arrive.

Introduction


    • Welcome
    • Your new home
    • Language
    • Customs
    • Money
    • What you will find near your new home


Provisions and supplies


    • Accommodation
    • Public transport
    • Facilities
    • Religious practice
    • Staying safe and Legal in the UK


Documentation


    • Social conduct
    • Drugs and the law
    • Safety at home
    • Safety outdoors
    • The emergency services
    • Health, hygiene and the NHS


Home hygiene


    • Nutrition and the NHS
    • Local medical services
    • Specialist treatment
    • Working and the steps to citizenship


Steps to citizenship


    • Finding work
    • Benefits
    • Banking and Money management
    • A Better Life


Entertainment and culture


    • Your own transport
    • Holidays and travel
    • Children and schooling
    • Further education
    • The right to vote


Useful Links


All the links from the guide brought together to make them easy to find.


Glossary


Words in the guide that you may not understand explained.