Health and safety
You can get treatment from the UK's National Health Service (NHS) if your course is longer than 6 months. You will not have to pay for hospital treatment. Depending on your income, you may have to pay for dental treatment and prescribed medicines.
Read UKCISA's Keeping Healthy guidance for more information.
Student safety in London
As with any unfamiliar city, it is important to ensure you are aware of the basic safety issues. Much of the advice is common sense, but you should familiarise yourself with the basic advice given by the British Council.
In London there are a variety of steps you can take to ensure you enjoy your time here. Read Visit London's advice and streetwise tips.
Tip - Register with a local doctor as soon as you can to ensure you can book appointments if you become ill. If you do not have a doctor, you can use NHS Walk-in centres located around London.