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Medical Facilities & Health Insurance

While there are no vaccination requirements for the UK, it’s always a good idea to be up-to-date with common vaccinations. Routine child vaccinations including those for measles, rubella, mumps, Meningococcal C, Hepatitis B, and chickenpox should be administered and updated as needed. Other vaccinations that you might want to ask your doctor about are the Flu Shot (Influenza) and Hepatitis A & B.

Before you leave your home country, make sure you have a thorough health check-up. Don’t leave it to the last minute. Also, ensure that you have a record of your vaccinations, you never know when this might come in handy. Check that your insurance covers you for medical problems. Until you are certain of your status and registered with a GP, you will need health cover.

There are reciprocal medical arrangements between the UK and the EEA for which you will need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This card must be obtained before departure from your home country. Check out the Department of Health website to ascertain what your entitlement is: http://www.nhs.uk/ehic/

Top Tips

01 Pick up Time Out magazine weekly and take advantage of London’s fantastic entertainment choices and cultural activities.
02 Unless you intend to drive in London, find an apartment close to local transport, ideally less than a 15 minute walk to a bus, train, or tube station.
03 You need a license to own a television in the UK, otherwise you will be fined. Obtain a license when you arrive from any UK post office.
04 London is vast and each area within it is unique. Make sure you visit several areas before you make a decision about where you want to live.
05 A large number of residential areas in London require a parking permit. Even if you live there you may have to pay large annual fees to park your car.

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Interesting fact

London has been a major settlement since it was founded by the Romans 2000 years ago. Its population of 7.5 million makes it the most populous city in the European Union.
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