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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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