Getting Settled in Milton Keynes By:Smarti Reel

First Things First: List of Priorities Register with General Practitioner(GP) Council Registration Bank Account 2 2

Why NHS? 3 3 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? 4 4 GP: first point of contact for medical service Find your nearest Health centres: To register with GP 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 5 5 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 6 6 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 7 7 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 8 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 9 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 – £18.50 This 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.X-rays Band 2 course of treatment – £50.50 This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth.root canal Band 3 course of treatment – £ This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges.dentures 014/dental-charges-poster-2014.pdf

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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 letter

Other Information Schools: ttp:// and-lifelong-learningttp:// and-lifelong-learning Bikes & Red ways: keynes.gov.uk/streets-transport-and-parking/cyclinghttp:// keynes.gov.uk/streets-transport-and-parking/cycling Bus Time-tables: keynes.gov.uk/streets-transport-and-parking/bus- travelhttp:// 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.

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