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Living in the UK
This page contains information and advice about living in the UK including essential legal obligations. Information is divided into the following sections.
More information can be found on the Student Support and LUSU webpages. You can also go see them in person about any problems you're having.
General information
UKCOSA - Detailed guides about various aspects of living and studying in the UK.
Mutlimap.com - Maps of Britain and Europe, searchable and detailed to street level.
LUSU Information for International Students - Information on immigration, visas, working in the UK and taxation.
UK visas
Foreign Office - General information on getting UK visas.
Housing
College and Residence Office - Information about accomodation on campus.
LUSU Housing - Information about renting houses in town.
Getting a job
Status Information - Information from the Home Office on whether you are allowed to work in the UK.
National Insurance contributions - Everyone who works in the UK needs to make National Insurance contributions - this page contains information on how to register.
Job Centre Plus - Have a searchable database of jobs available locally.
Medical treatment
University info - General information about medical treatment at Lancaster
TV licenses
TV Licensing - If you wish to buy, or already own, a TV you will need to have a TV license - this site tells you how to get one.
Driving
DVLA - Information about driving in the UK.