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CONTENTS        WELCOME         BE PREPARED          KICKSTART         YOUR ARRIVAL       WELCOME WEEK      5 WAYS TO BE WELL     STUDENT LIFE         CHECKLIST







                                                                                                                            Bank accounts

           UK LIFE                                                                                                          Most banks require confirmation
                                                                                                                            from the RVC that you are a
                                                                                                                            student at the College which
           ESSENTIALS                                                                                                       we can only provide once you
                                                                                                                            have completed enrolment.
                                                                                                                            We recommend booking an
                                                                                                                            appointment with your chosen
           Registering with a GP                                                                                            bank as early as possible as
           For International students – Registering with a doctor (GP)                                                      they fill up fast and there may be
           If you are studying on a Student Visa then the cost of NHS                                                       restrictions at the present time.
           healthcare is covered by your immigration health surcharge                                                       You don’t need to wait until you
           (IHS). During Welcome Week you will be given the opportunity                                                     enrol to book an appointment.
           to register online with a local doctor (GP) to ensure you can                                                    Prior to your enrolment, we can
           access local health services quickly and easily.                                                                 provide a letter confirming that
                                                                                                                            you are holding an offer with the
           For UK students – If you will be spending more weeks of the                                                      College, if it is needed. Contact
           year at your college address than your family’s address, you                                                     the Admissions Office if you
           need to register with a local GP as soon as possible. That way                                                   require this. See
           you can receive emergency care if you need it and access                                                         www.savethestudent.org/
           health services quickly and easily while you’re at college.
                                                                                                                            international-students/top-
           During Welcome week and 5 Ways to BE Well induction, we                                                          international-bank-accounts-
           will provide online registration details for local GPs (Doctors)                                                 uk.html for bank account advice
           who will welcome students living in local Halls or in local                                                      and reviews.
           areas as new clients.

           For the nearest NHS services in other areas please visit:
           www.nhs.uk/nhs-services and click on services near you.
           Just type in your postcode and you can find the nearest
           doctor/dentist to your home.
                                                                                                  Come to Welcome Week
                                                                                                  to get registered with a GP

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