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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Pacypatty(f): 10:26am On May 26, 2022
semmyk:
If I understand what you enquire, one of your concern is continue with studies or not.

Gurus and elders had clarified this on this thread. I can't recall the page.
However, just to chip in, the UK Gov explicitly allows you. Also, most universities clarifies this.

[https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa]
What you can and cannot do
With a Skilled Worker visa you can:
- work in an eligible job
- study
- ... ...

Overview from Gov.uk
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.
This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

KCL (Kings College) emphasise that you “must intend to work”. Invariably, working becomes primary and study secondary! Ditto, the reverse

USW (South Wales) goes further to put beyond doubt
If you are in the UK in a work related immigration category..., you may undertake study that fits around your work. There is no condition which prohibits study. Therefore you are free to undertake part time or full time study whilst you are working. You should however be mindful of the following issues:
Work/study balance ... ...
Length of the course and visa expiration date ...
Leaving and re-entering the UK ...
What do you intend to do afterwards? ...


Kindly note that a number of UK universities have not updated their websites: Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5!!


Thank you sir.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 11:22am On May 26, 2022
Make God no allow person sick for this country. I called GP yesterday and they were giving me NEXT WEEKEND appointment. By that time person never well. I finally got walk-in center today.

Is this how it was pre-covid or you could walk in anywhere pre-covid.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by AirBay: 11:38am On May 26, 2022
Viruses:
Make God no allow person sick for this country. I called GP yesterday and they were giving me NEXT WEEKEND appointment. By that time person never well. I finally got walk-in center today.

Is this how it was pre-covid or you could walk in anywhere pre-covid.

It has always been like that. You go wait tire sef at A&E. Better to visit a walk in center, you go still wait on queue too cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 11:49am On May 26, 2022
AirBay:


It has always been like that. You go wait tire sef at A&E. Better to visit a walk in center, you go still wait on queue too cheesy
Is appointment not needed to visit the walk-in center?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:49am On May 26, 2022
Viruses:
Make God no allow person sick for this country. I called GP yesterday and they were giving me NEXT WEEKEND appointment. By that time person never well. I finally got walk-in center today.

Is this how it was pre-covid or you could walk in anywhere pre-covid.

Before COVID, at my local GP........ You booked an appointment over the phone and simply walked in (on the same day)........

Now, they have refused to see human beings.... Would only offer phone consultations (hours after call) or book an appointment at a very frustrating time......

GP's have got very lazy and unprofessional......... wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:51am On May 26, 2022
Viruses:

Is appointment not needed to visit the walk-in center?

Do what others do ....... If it's a challenging health concern....... Visit A&E .......

Or if you no wan die earlier than your appointed time ........ grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chinlov: 1:33pm On May 26, 2022
I hear this opportunity is ending soon.


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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mamatwiny(f): 1:45pm On May 26, 2022
IamE:
@ mamatwiny just ate the entire page 411

Lol

I wish i can turn back the hands of time. Nothing would have brought me here.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mamatwiny(f): 1:52pm On May 26, 2022
Lexusgs430:


Do what others do ....... If it's a challenging health concern....... Visit A&E .......

Or if you no wan die earlier than your appointed time ........ grin

It is really terrible. As we speak, my hubby has terrible chest pains. He was given appointment yesterday but on getting to the hospital, he spent the whole day there. He was told doctors were having a meeting. After spending thewhole day , they rebooked him to some day in June, that that is the earliest appointment they have.

The two times my son was terribly sick , vomitting and purging , even the a and e sent us back and said he must have picked a virus , that we should allow his body immunity heal him. They went on to say he should be fine in 2 weeks max. Except you are dying, the system here wont give you attention.

I dont know if it is location dependent, but it is really bad here. I told one guy in a group that some sickness have up to 2 years waiting time and he was doubting me. I am so disappointed.

This is the most difficult time of my life. I have not had it this bad. I should have waited.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bujebudanu1(m): 2:38pm On May 26, 2022
Na wa, so doctor no go attend to person upon the thousand thousand wey I pay
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by MadeMen4Life: 2:38pm On May 26, 2022
My wife called the GP to see a gynecologist for something that need quick attention, they gave her 52 weeks appointment…

Nobody should mention that the health sector in Nigeria is bad please, if you have your money you would be attended to almost immediately, same cannot be said of UK…. It’s really worse here
mamatwiny:


It is really terrible. As we speak, my hubby has terrible chest pains. He was given appointment yesterday but on getting to the hospital, he spent the whole day there. He was told doctors were having a meeting. After spending thewhole day , they rebooked him to some day in June, that that is the earliest appointment they have.





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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 2:54pm On May 26, 2022
mamatwiny:


It is really terrible. As we speak, my hubby has terrible chest pains. He was given appointment yesterday but on getting to the hospital, he spent the whole day there. He was told doctors were having a meeting. After spending thewhole day , they rebooked him to some day in June, that that is the earliest appointment they have.

The two times my son was terribly sick , vomitting and purging , even the a and e sent us back and said he must have picked a virus , that we should allow his body immunity heal him. They went on to say he should be fine in 2 weeks max. Except you are dying, the system here wont give you attention.

I dont know if it is location dependent, but it is really bad here. I told one guy in a group that some sickness have up to 2 years waiting time and he was doubting me. I am so disappointed.

This is the most difficult time of my life. I have not had it this bad. I should have waited.





Chest pain might be a sign of an impending cardiac event....... Your husband needs an urgent ECG, to confirm his hearts rhythm and blood readings........

If your local hospital is not attending to you, head to an hospital (out of area)......



You only live once .........
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 2:55pm On May 26, 2022
MadeMen4Life:
My wife called the GP to see a gynecologist for something that need quick attention, they gave her 52 weeks appointment…

Nobody should mention that the health sector in Nigeria is bad please, if you have your money you would be attended to almost immediately, same cannot be said of UK…. It’s really worse here

You can choose to go private....... You would be seen almost immediately (by the same NHS crew).......... grin wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 3:02pm On May 26, 2022
For chest pain, you're advised to call 999 and request for ambulance. My GP won't even schedule appointment if you say its chest pain. They will say call 999 and request ambulance.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 3:03pm On May 26, 2022
Lexusgs430:


You can choose to go private....... You would be seen almost immediately (by the same NHS crew).......... grin wink
How does this private work. How can one register?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gemma11: 3:07pm On May 26, 2022
MadeMen4Life:
My wife called the GP to see a gynecologist for something that need quick attention, they gave her 52 weeks appointment…

Nobody should mention that the health sector in Nigeria is bad please, if you have your money you would be attended to almost immediately, same cannot be said of UK…. It’s really worse here

Yes the Health sector in Nigeria is bad and you have misunderstood what the GP is for.

The GP is not set up to deal with emergencies or urgent health issues. If you want urgent help with a health issue then go to the nearest A&E (Accident & Emergency ) Department or ring NHS on 111.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-go-to-ae/

Failing that, if you are not happy with the NHS then you could always sign up for Private health care at the cost of around £100 a month.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gemma11: 3:08pm On May 26, 2022
Viruses:
Make God no allow person sick for this country. I called GP yesterday and they were giving me NEXT WEEKEND appointment. By that time person never well. I finally got walk-in center today.

Is this how it was pre-covid or you could walk in anywhere pre-covid.

Call NHS 111 if urgent and want to be seen immediately.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by donald197: 3:10pm On May 26, 2022
If the child will to paying full IHS fee since our student visa will expire in 6 months

How long the mother's IHS covers for thechild
Thanks
Healhtyliving:
What do you want to know?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gemma11: 3:11pm On May 26, 2022
mamatwiny:


It is really terrible. As we speak, my hubby has terrible chest pains. He was given appointment yesterday but on getting to the hospital, he spent the whole day there. He was told doctors were having a meeting. After spending thewhole day , they rebooked him to some day in June, that that is the earliest appointment they have.

The two times my son was terribly sick , vomitting and purging , even the a and e sent us back and said he must have picked a virus , that we should allow his body immunity heal him. They went on to say he should be fine in 2 weeks max. Except you are dying, the system here wont give you attention.

I dont know if it is location dependent, but it is really bad here. I told one guy in a group that some sickness have up to 2 years waiting time and he was doubting me. I am so disappointed.

This is the most difficult time of my life. I have not had it this bad. I should have waited.




Sorry to hear what you are going through. Have you dialled NHS111?

If your hubby's chest pains persist then go to a&e. You don't need an appointment to go but you'll be seen by a Doctor.

Also you could look into paying for Private health insurance if you are not happy with NHS care.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 3:12pm On May 26, 2022
Viruses:

How does this private work. How can one register?


It's not cheap ........ Google BUPA....... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gemma11: 3:18pm On May 26, 2022
Viruses:

How does this private work. How can one register?

Some useful information here.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/cheap-health-insurance/

Check with your employer to see if you are already covered if not I estimate that full cover can be provided for £200 for a family of 4.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 3:44pm On May 26, 2022
Gemma11:


Some useful information here.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/cheap-health-insurance/

Check with your employer to see if you are already covered if not I estimate that full cover can be provided for £200 for a family of 4.


You forgot to add the most important bit ....... £200 per month.......... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gemma11: 4:00pm On May 26, 2022
Lexusgs430:


You forgot to add the most important bit ....... £200 per month.......... cheesy

Eheheh now. People are complaining about the TAX funded (free at point of Service) NHS care so they should find up to £200 a month for Private health cool

Going back to Nigeria to deal with what they have there in terms of healthcare is also an option... grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 4:07pm On May 26, 2022
Gemma11:


Eheheh now. People are complaining about the TAX paid (free at point of Service) NHS care so they should find up to £200 a month for Private health cool

Going back to Nigeria to deal with what they have there in terms of healthcare is also an option... grin

Men like TB Joshua, offer healings or babaláwo's ....... Select your poison with care .......... wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by lightnlife: 4:28pm On May 26, 2022
I'm shocked about the reviews on NHS and access to health in this country.

Apparently, one has got to maintain his/her wealth well and prepare for the unexpected.

Insurance schemes are always a good way to promptly access healthcare.

Based on the shared article, the rates aren't out of reach, especially in the face of impenetrable NHS grin "A healthy, non-smoking 35-year-old. Prices ranged from £688/year to £935/year. A healthy, non-smoking 70-year-old. Prices ranged from £2,238/year to £2,834/year."

May untimely and deadly illness or ailment not hold us down ooo.

Gemma11:


Some useful information here.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/cheap-health-insurance/

Check with your employer to see if you are already covered if not I estimate that full cover can be provided for £200 for a family of 4.

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Healhtyliving: 4:31pm On May 26, 2022
If the child is born in the UK why do you wanna put in an application for them? Except if you plan to take the child out of UK during your settlement period, they are eligible for British passport once one of the parents gets ILR
donald197:
If the child will to paying full IHS fee since our student visa will expire in 6 months

How long the mother's IHS covers for thechild
Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 4:32pm On May 26, 2022
lightnlife:
I'm shocked about the reviews on NHS and access to health in this country.

Apparently, one has got to maintain his/her wealth well and prepare for the unexpected.

Insurance schemes are always a good way to promptly access healthcare.

Based on the shared article, the rates aren't out of reach, especially in the face of impenetrable NHS grin "A healthy, non-smoking 35-year-old. Prices ranged from £688/year to £935/year. A healthy, non-smoking 70-year-old. Prices ranged from £2,238/year to £2,834/year."

May untimely and deadly illness or ailment not hold us down ooo.



Let's also not forget, when NHS eventually looks after you (FOC), no cost limit attached...... You would love the experience........ wink

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Gemma11: 5:01pm On May 26, 2022
lightnlife:
I'm shocked about the reviews on NHS and access to health in this country.

Apparently, one has got to maintain his/her wealth well and prepare for the unexpected.

Insurance schemes are always a good way to promptly access healthcare.

Based on the shared article, the rates aren't out of reach, especially in the face of impenetrable NHS grin "A healthy, non-smoking 35-year-old. Prices ranged from £688/year to £935/year. A healthy, non-smoking 70-year-old. Prices ranged from £2,238/year to £2,834/year."

May untimely and deadly illness or ailment not hold us down ooo.


The health system in the UK is based on preventative measures and promoting healthy lifestyles.

The system simply could not cope if all were to fall sick and need emergency care at the same time. Advice of healthy eating, (like if you buy any package product like biscuits, cereal, drink, snack the traffice light system will tell you how many calories, level of fat and salt etc and this is a legal requirement by the FSA.



The NHS offers free advice on anything from mental and physical well being. Cigarette packages carry heavy "Cancer can Kill' signs. It is all by design. The dangers of drinking alcohol are also well advertised even though the Brits like to drink like they are competing in the Olympics grin

Gyms and leisure facilities are also easily accessible for all in the UK with free facilities for children. Activities like Cycling and walking are also encouraged. There is even a health inurance company that reduces your gym membership fee more you attend the. I think it is called Vitality health.

These measures prevent the system from being clogged up by people making poor health choices which lead to sickness so that key services for the elderly, pregnant women and children and those unfortunate to develope illness through no fault of their own are or accident emergencies are not compromised.

For instance a grown man goes into A&E with a stomach ache, and there are 2 pregnant women who are ill, a sick child, elderly patient or someone who has just been involved in a serious accident waiting to be seen, the aforementioned man will probably not be seen a priority.

The GP (General Pratitioner) as the name entails is also not someone to see for an urgent health issue. They are good for repeat prescriptions, for referring to a specialist, basic examinations or health advice.

The NHS is not perfect but it works for most and encourages people to maintain healthy lifestyles so the system is not overrun.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Wirral: 6:14pm On May 26, 2022
About this energy rebate, what of tenants that pay electricity bill through the landlord? How do they claim it, though they pay council tax
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Khalifa99(m): 7:27pm On May 26, 2022
Thank y’all for giving me the link to set up a bank.

I don come again o


I noticed manual cars are cheaper
But sadly it is not my thing


I’m in the market for a sound car that can take me from point A to B
Must be automatic
Where can I get one
Don’t mind the year,model


Budget is 1500

Thank you all
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by donald197: 7:41pm On May 26, 2022
Okay, Thank you.
Healhtyliving:
If the child is born in the UK why do you wanna put in an application for them? Except if you plan to take the child out of UK during your settlement period, they are eligible for British passport once one of the parents gets ILR

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