Whatever your reason for coming to the UK, and there are many, you are guaranteed a great deal of diversity.
Eating, drinking, music, sport, shopping, theatres, travel opportunities, castles, forests, festivals, surfing, and mountains...
literally anything and everything is available. Apart from the obvious attraction of London do not forget the rest of the UK.
With 26 branches countrywide, you have the
opportunity to experience a variety of cultures by teaching where you want.
Visit here to see what TP's Branch Managers have to say about the areas they cover.
Apart from the general info available below, please visit or visit the BritBound web site here, specialists in helping professionals relocate to the UK, in particular the Capital.
- Money
- The British currency has two units, the pound and the penny. Notes are issued at £5, £10, £20, and £50. Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted at most cash dispensers and these can be a cheap way of obtaining British currency because they work on a good exchange rate. Check with your own bank first as there will be a maximum amount that you can withdraw in this way. Travellers cheques can be changed at banks, building societies, larger post offices, travel agents, bureau de change and large supermarkets. Be careful, as some cost more than others!
- Transport
- The transport system in the UK is quite extensive with trains and buses linking all major cities and towns. Airports are dotted all over the country and access to these is very good. The Tube in London is the most convenient and efficient way of commuting around the capital, as traffic can be a problem.
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The UK has a large second hand car market and if you shop around good bargains can be found. All cars need to have car insurance, tax and a MOT (ministry of transport) certificate before it is allowed on the road. An international driving licence is necessary if you intend driving a car and this is obtained in your home country before you travel. Contact www.dvla.com for more information on licences and transfers.
- Healthcare
- In emergency cases, healthcare is free in the UK and standards high. Contributions are made from your salary and passed to the National Health Service to help fund this service. You will need to register with a doctor or GP when you arrive. The easiest way to contact an NHS GP is to contact the local council where you live. They will give you a list of names and numbers to contact. Dental treatment is not free however some dentists are subsidised by the NHS.