What British immigrants need to know about medical benefits

Article 1 What British immigrants need to know about medical benefits

The national health care system is divided into two levels. The first level is ordinary family doctors and nurses who mainly provide medical services in the community. The second floor is for NHS hospital, and specialists are responsible for taking over patients referred by GP, or handling some major accidents and emergency cases. The target of NHS medical service is changed to students with T4 visa and the course is more than 6 months. Applicable people need to pay a certain medical surcharge according to the length of stay in the UK. Previously, the medical surcharge was 150/ year, and the UK announced new regulations on visa medical surcharge. The government plans to increase the health surcharge for non-EU immigrants to 400 pounds/year this year, but the specific implementation time has not yet been announced. If the residence time is less than 6 months, you must seek medical treatment or purchase medical insurance at your own expense.

In Britain, it is generally necessary to make an appointment in advance. If it is not an emergency, it may take at least 1-2 weeks. Therefore, if the illness is serious, it is still necessary to hang up the emergency department. However, everyone's illness and physique are different, and the ways and means of treating patients in China and Britain are different. We cannot all rely on the British public medical system.

Because the pharmaceutical ingredients will have certain risks when they pass through the customs, they need to be carried in small quantities. If you carry a lot of prescription drugs, you must prepare a hospital prescription at the same time.

Article 2 Life Taboos of New British Immigrants

Don't just break into other people's homes. But if the other party invites you, you should go with pleasure. This can undoubtedly be understood as a signal from the other party that business cooperation may be realized smoothly, but don't involve business when visiting, and don't forget to bring a bunch of flowers or chocolates to the lady.

② When sending flowers to British ladies, send odd numbers, not even numbers and 13. Don't send chrysanthemums and lilies that the British think symbolize death.

Don't talk about the privacy of the British royal family. The Queen of England is regarded as the symbol of her country.

(4) Avoid using human figures as decorations for goods. I like to cover flowers and avoid white elephants, owls and peacocks.

Don't refer to any Englishman as an Englishman casually. Generally speaking, the British are called Britons, or especially the British or the Glens.

Sneezing is the most taboo in Britain. They always think that the flu is a serious disease.

Compared with other European countries, Britain is very safe. The local life is convenient and the residents are warm and friendly. However, it does not rule out occasional incidents in some special areas. The following are matters that immigrants need to pay attention to in terms of safety:

1. All motor vehicles in Britain drive on the left, which is contrary to our country. So pay attention to driving and walking.

Please don't carry a lot of cash. Please try to use bank cards and checks for daily consumption.

Please make a copy of your passport, bank card and check number in order to report the loss in time and accurately.

4. Avoid quarreling with alcoholics.

Please don't travel alone at night, and try to avoid dark and deserted streets.

6. Tell your landlord, friends or relatives where you are.

7. Stay away from drugs.

Sanqi advantage of immigrating to Britain

First, the social order in Britain is stable.

The average annual crime rate in Britain is low, people's lives are stable and orderly, and there is a complete and effective public security system in both commercial areas and residential areas. Good law and order, Britain is a country with a high degree of rule of law, respecting human rights and protecting private property.

Second, give children a happy childhood

Western education attaches great importance to cultivating children's independent thinking ability, creativity and practical ability, and also attaches great importance to cultivating children's self-confidence and organizational leadership. Its educational method advocates entertaining and letting children grow up in joy.

Third, let children enjoy real free education.

British schools are world-famous, and children under 16 can enjoy free public school education and first-class pure English education.

Education level in Britain There are many famous institutions of higher learning in the world, such as Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, which is also the reason why many people immigrate to Britain.

Fourth, there must be a "world link"

Due to frequent business activities, you may need to travel to different countries frequently. Holding a British passport to travel to more than 0/00 countries and regions around the world, you can get visa-free treatment and live and study freely in the EU. It can be said that having a British passport is equivalent to having a "World Pass".

5. Britain has a high quality of life and a sound social security and welfare system.

The British government is very concerned about national health and spends a lot of money on social security and the safety and stability of national life. British nationals and permanent residents can be said to have a sense of security and medical security.

6. Britain is one of the most developed countries in Europe and the world financial center.

The British capital market is very mature and developed, and the current exchange rate between RMB and British pound is also an investment opportunity.

Seven, Britain allows dual citizenship.

Britain allows dual citizenship, travels around the world with a British passport and can work and live freely in the EU (27 countries).