Set yourself up for success in the UK
OverviewDetailed online guides and resources to help you find your feet in the UK. Whether you’re already here or planning to move, information and preparation are your most vital tools to thrive in the UK.
The essentials when you first get here. New2UK has created this checklist which walks you through the most important first steps. From getting a UK SIM card, proof of address, and bank account to National Insurance numbers and registering with a GP.
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→ Your visa type and conditions
→ NRPF explained
→ Extending or switching visas, and settling (ILR)
→ Gaining citizenship
→ How to find trustworthy immigration advice and avoid scams
→ Finding work (applying for jobs and crafting a CV)
→ Right to work checks and what employers ask for
→ Checklist: Starting your own business
→ Getting your qualifications recognised in the UK
→ Registering to work in regulated fields
→ DBS check. What is it and who needs one?
→ Visa-based work restrictions
→ Employee rights in the UK
→ Deposits and DPS
→ Checklist: Right to rent
→Renting in the UK
→ Homelessness help
→ Understanding PAYE and tax codes
→ Opening a bank account
→ Council tax
→ Resources
→ English certifications (IELTS, Cambridge English, PETs)
→ Attaining higher levels, and learning for specific purposes
→ Understanding eligibility on different visas
→ Universal Credit basics
→ Child Benefit
→ Council tax reduction
→ IHS and what it covers
→ GPs and pharmacies
→ NHS number
→ Who to call when you have a problem
→ Accessing your medical records
→ Dentists
→ Public transport
→ National holidays
→ Hobbies and clubs
→ Culture and law
→ Flags
→ Calling 999
→ Reporting concerns to the police
→ Arguments with neighbours
→ Finding help if you or someone you know is being exploited