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Health and Safety

Students on courses lasting 6 months or more can get treatment from the UK's National Health Service (NHS). You will not have to pay for hospital treatment, but you may have to pay for some dental treatment and a standard charge for medicines prescribed by a doctor, depending on your income.

For further information from UKCISA about this topic, including information if your course is for less than 6 months, download the Guidance Notes, Welfare Benefits and Keeping Healthy.

Safety

As with any unfamiliar city, it is important to ensure you are aware of the basic safety and security issues. Much of the advice is common sense, but you should take a moment to familiarise yourself with the basics. For more information visit the British Council.

In London there are a variety of steps you can take to ensure you enjoy your time here. Visit the Mayor's Office for more information and streetwise tips.

Student Top Tip - Keeping Healthy

Register with a local doctor within the first couple of weeks of arriving to ensure you can book appointments if you fall ill. If you do not have a doctor, you can use NHS Walk-in centres located around London.

Student testimonial

Faith Nethu, London Student

Faith Methu

Nigeria
MA International Relations

"I chose to study in London because of its uniqueness. It is a cosmopolitan city with diverse cultures and friendly people. I enjoy the sale season when you can shop at discount rates and the night life is especially entertaining with a large choice of cinemas, restaurants and local markets.

Everyone is free to express themselves in the city. London has a lot of recognised universities with qualified and experienced tutors as well as easy access to local and international libraries like the British Library which makes studying easier and fun too."

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