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Social Behaviour
Can be very different
and confusing, or even
offend you;
Example, you might find
that people appear in a
hurry, cold and distant,
also relationships
between men and woman,
more formal or less
formal than you are used
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Every culture has
different behavioural
patterns. The way they
treat each other for
example there may be
different ways people
greet each other, or
what is important, how
tasks are allocated, and
how time is observed.
British people put a
great emphasis on
punctuality and time
keeping in business and
academic life. Socially,
you may find the UK
students enjoy doing
things differently in
their free time, for
example many of UK
students enjoy meeting
friends and drinking
beer in a pub or bar or
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Non alcoholic drinks are
also sold in these
venues, (there is a
restricted age limit in
most of the
establishments serving
alcohol (18). The
School, College, or
University, where you
have come to study will
advise you or recommend
where to go. |
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National Health
Service
You are strongly advised
to register with a
doctor as soon as
possible after you
arrive in the UK.
The School College or
University will help you
find a practice close to
your Educational
Establishment or where
you live. You can also
request a male or female
doctor according to your
preference, you will be
treated free of charge
if you need urgent
treatment. |
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Medicines
Medication can only be
obtained by a
prescription from a
doctor, other than
aspirin and other common
medicines. If you are
given a prescription
take it to a chemist
(pharmacy) currently a
prescription costs from
approximately £6 upwards
per item. If you are
currently taking a
course of medicine,
please bring details in
(English) with you. |
Dentists
When you enrol in your
school etc, you can find
out who you can register
with.
There is a charge for
all dental treatments;
even under the NHS. You
may be entitled to some
assistance with payment.
It’s worth enquiring
before you enrol. |
Opticians
Eye tests, spectacles or
other related
treatments, you will
need to see an optician.
Eye tests can vary from
different opticians;
it’s worth shopping
around to see where you
can get the best prices. |
Medical Emergencies
or Accidents.
Hospitals in your
immediate location will
deal with serious
accidents or illness
that needs immediate
attention. The Accident
and Emergency
departments (A and E)
are open 24 hours a day.
If there is a genuine
emergency and there are
no means of getting to
the hospital, telephone
999 and ask for and
ambulance. This is a
national free telephone
number which can also be
used for the Police and
Fire Brigade in an
Emergency. |
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