What is the welfare system for immigrants to Britain?

In recent years, with the increasing pressure of life, many young British couples are reluctant to raise children, so the British government has adjusted its policy, so the government will bear some of the first-born babies. In addition, for single mothers, the government has also increased benefits to ensure the stability of mothers and children.

National Health Service (NHS): NHS provides comprehensive medical services, most of which are free of charge. In public hospitals in Britain, medical services are free, except for a small registration fee.

Unemployment relief: provided to the unemployed who are actively looking for jobs between the ages of 65-438+08 and 65. The amount is based on the total amount of national insurance and personal property paid by the unemployed in the past.

Child welfare fund: If you take care of your child, you are entitled to child welfare until the child is 16 years old. 16-/kloc-children aged 0/8 are also eligible if they are still studying in non-institutions of higher learning. Your first child can get 20.30 pounds a week, and every other child can get 13.40 pounds a week.

Compulsory education: free compulsory education in primary and secondary schools.

Maternity allowance: when an employee or employer is pregnant, he can apply for a maternity allowance of about 128.73 per week for 39 weeks. Giving birth in a public hospital is free.

Disability allowance: For those individuals who are too sick to work, they can apply for a weekly allowance of 9 1.40. The government also provides free domestic workers to take care of their diet and pay necessary medical expenses.

Welfare of low-income people:

A) Housing subsidy: For those who are unemployed, have extremely low income or are disabled, the government will pay most of the rent.

B) Income subsidy: People who are unemployed, have extremely low income or are disabled can also apply for income subsidy.

C) Medical subsidy: free of medicine, dental treatment and free eye examination.

National Pension: At present, the retirement age in Britain is 65. People who meet the age requirements can get a state pension. The basic state pension for singles is 95.25 pounds per week, while married couples can claim 65,438+052.30 pounds. If there is no other income, a single person can receive a weekly pension of 130, while a couple's pension is 198.45.

Extended reading: matters needing attention for immigrants entering Britain

First, we should pay attention to the policies implemented by Britain.

Because the policies implemented by each country are different, and if you don't understand the policies implemented by Britain, it is easy to touch its borders, leading to unpredictable consequences and bringing unnecessary trouble to yourself. Therefore, those applicants who immigrate to Britain must understand the relevant policies of their own countries, so that they can live a better life.

Secondly, we should pay attention to the living habits and manners in Britain.

For any country, manners are different, and if you immigrate to Britain, you should learn to do as the Romans do, because some things are taboo and some manners are necessary, such as shaking hands first when meeting, but for some countries, it is hugging, so the manners in different countries are different. Some festivals are celebrated in Britain, and table manners are very important.

Third, we should pay attention to the climate change and clothes in Britain.

Because Britain is located in Europe, the weather changes are different from those in China, so for immigrant applicants, they should pay attention to the climate in Britain before immigration in order to better prevent the problems caused by the weather; There is also the need to pay attention to British clothes, because the clothes on formal occasions are different from those in daily life, so we should pay special attention to them.

Extended reading: consideration of British immigrants

travel

Traveling together, if you have to travel alone, you can explain your itinerary, destination and departure days to your classmates and friends, and leave your contact number. In addition, you must carry an emergency phone with you, and you can buy travel insurance when you travel abroad, which is an extra layer of protection. Wear simple clothes when going out, but be sure to keep out the cold and rain.

driving safety

British cars drive on the left side of the road, which is different from our habit of driving on the right side. This is a place where we must be very careful when we first come to England. Generally speaking, the driving habits of domestic drivers do not meet the requirements and standards of Britain. According to the driving experience in China, people who think their driving skills are fine are often the most prone to accidents. For people who don't drive, it is also the secret to maintain their own safety to pay attention to the cars coming in the left and right directions when crossing the road and walk and cross the road according to traffic signs. According to British law, pedestrians can't get compensation if they don't obey the traffic rules and have a car accident.

Conceptual differences

There are also different ideas between two different countries. China thinks things carefully, but western countries don't agree with this thinking. They agree with direct decision that nothing is more important than health and family. Enjoy what you can now, and don't worry about long-term things all the time. They don't easily define others. They believe that everyone has his own specialties and characteristics, which cannot be defined by rules and regulations. So people who live here are more relaxed. This is why people living in Britain exude an unconscious sense of happiness from the inside out.

cultural difference

I believe that British immigrants all know that the culture of this country is different from that of our country, so it is necessary to know the differences between this country and our country in advance, so that you will not have a psychological gap or feel frustrated because of the differences in the process of adaptation, and you must know in advance to better integrate into the new life. Instead of getting stuck in the bottleneck of adaptation.

Choose the living environment

After emigrating, the first thing to do is to choose the living environment, which is in Britain. The security of small cities is even better than that of big cities. Areas with poor security are usually those near the central area, where the residents are mainly workers and immigrants.

Pay attention to home safety

When you go out, whether you go to the toilet or answer the phone, you should take your key and lock the door. Before moving into a new home, check the surrounding environment and see the safety management measures. When you get home, don't go in without authorization if you find something strange in the doors and windows. You should call the police quickly and don't let strangers in.

House purchase tax

Generally speaking, real estate investors in Britain mainly face stamp duty, mortgage fee, real estate value assessment fee, lawyer's fee and real estate registration fee. At the same time, according to 1994 VAT Act, these expenses usually need to be added with 20% VAT.

Outdoor safety

When I first arrived in Britain, I was not familiar with the geographical location, including maps, addresses, commonly used telephones, mobile phones, school materials and so on. When going out for a walk, walk in a bright place, don't take shortcuts, don't take too much cash out, and put your money in different places. When traveling abroad, cash is on you. If you are used to carrying a handbag, don't put cash, passport or important documents in it. When getting on and off public transport, you should be vigilant and pay special attention to your belongings to prevent theft.