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On this page you will find information about:

doctors and dentists
insurance (travel, health, etc.)
transfer from airport to Bournemouth
visas
whether you are allowed to work in the UK
problems with opening  bank accounts in the UK

DOCTORS AND DENTISTS IN ENGLAND

DOCTORS
The situation is changing in the UK. More and more students will have to pay for their treatment, in the same way as UK residents have to pay when they are abroad.
European Union Students
Until a few years ago, the majority of doctors agreed to take on students from the European Union as temporary patients and would see them for free. This is changing however, and you may find that a doctor will only see you on a private basis. Please note that you cannot just go and see a doctor and ask for tests to be done or medicine to be prescribed. In the same way, seeing a specialist can take quite some time, and the doctor decides whether you need to.To help you when in England, you must not forget to bring an E111 form (you will also need an E112 form if you have a condition that needs ongoing treatment). If a doctor prescribes medicine, you will have to pay the chemist £6.40 per medicine (charge valid from 6.04.2004).
Non European Union Students
Some countries outside the European Union have a special agreement with the European Union countries. Please ask us for more details if necessary when you enrol. For countries without such an agreement and for countries outside Europe it is not normally possible for students to register with a doctor under the National Health Service.
Medical Emergencies
If you have an accident or a sudden life-threatening condition, you will be treated at the hospital. Any non-urgent treatment that you may need afterwards (for example physiotherapy) may not be free.
DENTISTS
It is difficult even for UK residents to find a dentist that will treat them under the National Health Service. Most dentists only see people on a private basis.
INSURANCE
It is highly recommended that you should take private insurance before you come to England. We have looked around and found a low price insurance with good cover (see table). This will also cover your belongings, school and accommodation costs should you have to cancel your enrolment after paying, or should you have to return to your country before the end of your enrolment. This insurance, if taken when enrolling, will cover you before you leave your country.

maximum sum insured

excess

medical expenses
A. All medical Emergencies
B. Repatriation Costs
C. Emergency Dental Treatment
E. Getting someone out to you
E. Funeral Costs in the UK

£2,000,000
£3,000
£250
£3,000
£3,000

£40

£40
£40
£40

personal accident and injury benefit
Permanent total disablement

£30,000

NIL

personal belongings and documents
A. Personal Possessions and Luggage
   1. Cash limit
   2. Other money
   3. Single article limit
   4. Valuables (total)
B. Passports, Tickets and Passes

£1,000
£50
£500
£200
£250
£100

£40
£40
£40
£40
£40
£40

cancelling your trip or cutting it short
A. Cancellation or Curtailment of Your Trip
B Cutting your Trip Short
C. Missed departure (cover includes first inward trip if policy is purchased prior to departure)

£3,000
£3,000
£250

£40
£40
£40

personal liability

£1,000,000

NIL

legal expenses

£10,000

£40

course fees
Reimbursement of prepaid course fees or cancellation charges

£5,000

£40

TRANSFER AIRPORT TO BOURNEMOUTH

We will give you advice and information on the best way to travel from the airport (or port, city, etc.) of your arrival to Bournemouth. We cannot give all the options here as costs change and there are too many points of arrival.

VISAS

Students from outside the European Union usually need a visa. Very often, the visa has to be obtained before you leave your country. Please contact us for information. We will tell you what to do and we can also E-mail you the form you need to fill in.

ARE STUDENTS ALLOWED TO WORK IN THE UK?

European Union students are allowed to work in the UK without restrictions.
Non European Union students who have a student visa, not a tourist visa, are allowed to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week.

OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN THE UK

It is getting more difficult for foreign students to open a bank account in the UK because of international terrorism. Most banks insist that a student should be here for a year and receive money on a regular basis. This situation makes it very difficult for students to receive money from home, particularly when they are here for a short period of time.
The school has a Client Account and students can be sent money to this account. Of course, that means trusting us... (we can often put you in touch with a past student from your country who can tell you more about us, but this is not an ideal situation. Another way to receive money is to send it via Thomas Cook.)
If you have a credit card or debit card, make sure it is an international card that can be used in the UK.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.