Getting Settled in

Milton Keynes

By:Smarti Reel

First Things First: List of Priorities

• Register with General Practitioner(GP)

• Council Registration

• Bank Account

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Why NHS?

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• If you are entitled to NHS treatment, the following services will be free of charge.

• Consulting a GP and other GP services

• Treatment in hospital (both emergency and non-emergency)

You may need to pay for:

• Medicines prescribed by your GP.

• Some GP services (e.g. Getting sickness certificate etc.)

• Dental treatment and Optical treatmen

• Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (European Economic Area Nationals): Need European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

How to register in NHS service centres?

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• GP: first point of contact for medical service• Find your nearest Health centres: www.nhs.uk• To register with GP

http://www.miltonkeynesccg.nhs.uk/choosewell_gpsurgery/

http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search• Fill the registration form.

• Documents required : Passport with Visa stamp, student proof from university.

• Address proof : bank statements, utility bills. Some branches do not accept council letters, mobile bills

etc.

GP’s Surgery or Health Centre

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• Patients need an appointment• Online• Phone call

• Some GP’s works outside office hours.

• Treatment like: injuries, vaccinations, examinations, prescriptions, family health advice, referrals to other tests, minor surgery, weight management etc.

• If you need to see a specialist: visit your GP first and ask him/her to refer you.

NHS Direct

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• NHS Direct: operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health telephone information service.

• Provides confidential information on: what to do if you or your family are feeling ill; particular health conditions; local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies (chemist’s);self help and support organisations.

Walk In Centre

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• Usually managed by a nurse and in some case doctors.• Patients do not need an appointment.• Most centres are open 365 days a year and outside office

hours.• May visit for all minor illnesses and injuries including :

infections and rashes, blood pressure checks, fractures and lacerations, emergency contraception and advice, stomach-aches, vomiting and diarrhoea, hay fever, insect and animal bites, stitches (sutures), dressing care, minor cuts and bruises, minor burns and strains etc.

Accident and Emergency Centres

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• Use A&E department in case of serious injuries or illnesses.

• For example: loss of consciousness, acute confused state, fits that are not stopping, persistent severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, sever bleeding that cannot be stopped

• Call 999 for emergencies only!• Visit A&E or call 112( is ambulance number

throughout the European union )

Dentist Centres

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• Find a dentist who accept NHS patients – many do not• Some Centres require registration and some do not.• If you are entitled to NHS treatment, you may still have

to make a contribution towards the cost of your dental treatment.

• If you are eligible for free prescriptions, you will also be eligible for free dental treatment.

• Some centres provided few service: Tooth pain; Gum Problems; a broken tooth; swelling; bleeding etc.

• Local A&E doesn’t have facilities to treat dental emergencies

Dentist Centres

• Band 1 course of treatment – £18.50This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant.

• Band 2 course of treatment – £50.50This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth.

• Band 3 course of treatment – £219.00This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges.

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Documents/2014/dental-charges-poster-2014.pdf

Opticians

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/opticians/Pages/NHSopticians.aspx

Council Registration

• Register with the council:• For full council tax waiver (applicable to students) for

you and your dependent(s).• To vote: Electoral registration (important for credit

records/checks). European countries and common wealth countries are eligible.

• Since it provides you a ‘say’ on important issues that affect you. E.g. from roads and recycling in your area to education and climate change etc.

• Documents required: Application form, passport with Visa stamp and University council tax letterhttp://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/

Other Information

• Schools: ttp://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning

• Bikes & Red ways: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/streets-transport-and-parking/cycling

• Bus Time-tables: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/streets-transport-and-parking/bus-travel

Bank Account

Documents required: Passport with visa stamp; letter from university and some deposit money.

Entertainment in MK

• Xscape : Diverse entertainment and leisure activities Indoor skiing, snowboarding, indoor sky-diving, rock-climbing, a multiplex cinema, retail outlets, numerous bars and restaurants.

• Milton Keynes Theatre: is the most successful theatre outside London’s West End.

• The Stables: Milton Keynes premier live-music venue offering a wide range of musical genres including jazz, blues, folk, rock, classical, pop and world music

• Gulliver's Farm & Dinosaur Park: discovery experience for little ones! life-size dinosaur models.

• OU Club: Badminton, cricket, chess, table-tennis, tennis, squash, poetry, short films.

Thank You