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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