Tina
@Mrs Editor
American expat in England
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Registration: 14 June 2010
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Finding a doctor and medical insurance in London by thecocoapod
I am thinking about moving to London from the US. I have asthma and allergies, so I need regular prescriptions and a good physician. Does anyone know how to find a good physician in London? Also, is it possible for a US citizen to secure medical ...
Hi- As long as you have proof of your address (a utility bill, phone bill or bank statement) and a photo ID (passport), you shouldn't have any problem registering with the NHS. Generally speaking, you are limited to visiting the GP in your ... Read More
Health insurance!!! Help!!! by emuldoon
Hi, I am moving to Birmingham Sept 1. I'm an American, but also have an Irish Passport (have an irish dad), though I've never been a resident of Ireland. I wasn't sure how to go about looking for health coverage and what the usual steps that ...
Hi- You'll want to register with your local GP first. You can find one listed on this NHS site by entering in your post code (of where you will be living). http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/servicesearch.aspx Select a GP in your ... Read More
2 Aussie Lads In The Early 20's Looking At Moving To London....... by shuey
Hello, I am a 23yr old Aussie male, looking at Moving to London with my mate (21yr old Aussie male)at the end of 2010 or start of 2011. We plan on getting a working visa, and being based in some part of London, while spending time traveling ...
I've met a lot of Aussies who live in the Clapham area (which means you may or may not want to live there?) But it's lively area of south London so do check it out when you arrive. It's less pricey than smack-central London. Anf there's a ... Read More
workout clothes abroad? by joepol
I have been living in the usa for a while now and would like to know what workout clothes people wear in england. i have looked at lululemon and [moderated: broken link]. What do you suggest?
I love this topic! :) Sweaty Betty in the UK is similar to Lululemon (not sure what your broken link in your post was). If you're coming from the US, you can rest assured people here are wearing more or less the same type of workout clothes. Same ... Read More
Moving to London! by suzziepie
My husband are moving to London in Novemeber and will spend 1 week looking for a flat in August! Help!!! We know very little about the neighborshoods. Please post your opinions and recommendations! Thanks!
Hi suzziepie, I currently live in Canary Wharf and actually really like it. The DLR runs to City Airport but it is smaller and most of the flights we've taken haven't go through it. I also moved to London for my husband's job and wrote a lot ... Read More
Single male 22yo moving to london by nametag
i am 22yo and will be a licensed electrician in Canada by Christmas. i am sick of what i am doing and considering a visa in England. for someone my age coming from Canada i understand it is not that hard. As i dont know much about london and this ...
Ha! Yes, Camden would be an ideal first stop for you. Also check out Shoreditch, Islington and London Fields. These areas are much younger, cooler and, so far, less expensive. There is also plenty of mindless drinking to be had almost everywhere ... Read More
How long did you spend to find your Job in London ??? by Leiiou
Hello every "expat" This is a question to all of you already living in London : In order to prepare myself and have some ideas of your experience could you share your experience ?? How long did you wait before a recruiter gave you a job!? In ...
Hi- It took me about 4 weeks of actively searching to find a job when I first moved to London, then about 5 weeks to find my second job. I think it depends on what industry you are looking into. I don't work in bars/hospitality but it seems like ... Read More