Healthcare
Some jobs in the UK provide private medical care as part of their package. However, you may well be reliant upon the NHS, in which case it is important to find yourself a good doctor and dentist.
Doctors
The National Health Service (NHS) is a public service that provides free or subsidised medical treatment to all British nationals and overseas nationals residing in the UK for six months or more.
Anyone intending to reside in the UK for six months or more must register with a local General Practitioner (GP). Once registered, you will be entitled to free medical advice and treatment. Should an emergency arise and you are not yet registered with a GP, you can utilise the Accident and Emergency services at any hospital.
In order to register with a GP you will need to contact your Local Health Authority and quote your postal code. They will then provide you with a list of local GPs from which to chose from and register with. The Local Health Authority can be contacted on 020 7725 333 (West and Central London) or 020 7655 6600 (City).
Dentists
Should you require a dentist whilst residing in the UK you will need to register with a National Health dentist, though you will have to pay for treatment (you do not need to register with a dentist until you need dental care). The British Dental Association can also provide a list of dentists in your area 020 7935 0875 or http://www.bda-findadentist.org.uk/.
Contact details
For further information about how we may be able to assist you once you have arrived in the UK, please contact our London based team directly via email on: mailto:globalopportunities@michaelpage.com
