A practical support desk for immigrants, refugees, students, workers, families and future citizens. Start with Life in the UK practice, then use plain-English guides for status, NHS, housing, work, money, schools, public funds, safety and local services.
This hub connects the citizenship test product to the wider settlement journey, so users can move from exam prep into practical UK life support without losing context.
Practice tests, study guides, flashcards, topic drills, mock exams, timers, and mistake review.
2Roadmaps, eligibility checks, documents, English rules, referees, ceremonies, and passport next steps.
3First week, first month, GP, bank, National Insurance, school, jobs, renting, and daily setup.
4Immigration status, public funds, work rights, tenant rights, free advice, safety, and emergency help.
5Transport, culture, money, laws, English phrases, libraries, local services, and community links.
Start the free Life in the UK question set.
Study the handbook in structured sections.
Use timed exam practice from the quiz system.
Review weak areas after practice sessions.
Use recall cards for facts, dates, people, and institutions.
Add trips outside the UK and total your days away.
Generate renewal and advice reminder dates.
Understand common English requirement exemptions and evidence.
Generate checklist items for citizenship, ILR, GP, school, rent, work, and bank tasks.
Compare common NHS care types and migrant access rules.
Spot when a public funds or immigration advice warning applies.
Estimate monthly costs and remaining money.
Your entries are saved as you go. These tools give plain-English prompts, not legal advice. Use them to organise questions, documents, and reminders before checking GOV.UK, NHS, Citizens Advice, Advicenow, Turn2us, or a regulated adviser.
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Choose a status and get starter actions for your situation.
Enter an expiry date and generate planning dates.
Add an expiry date to see visa/status planning checks. These dates do not determine settlement or citizenship eligibility.
Add trips outside the UK. For naturalisation, only whole days outside the UK count: departure and return days are excluded.
Total days
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This is a travel-record tool, not an eligibility decision. Settlement rules and qualifying periods depend on your route. Official naturalisation counting guidance.
Pick a task and copy a practical checklist.
Estimate monthly income, essential costs, and remaining money.
Income
£2,200
Costs
£1,830
Remaining
£370
Fast warnings for common high-risk areas. Always check the official route before applying.
Many people on this status have No Recourse to Public Funds. Treat this as a warning and check your visa/eVisa condition before applying. Get advice if you are homeless, destitute, disabled, pregnant, caring for children, or fleeing abuse.
In England, anyone can apply to register with a GP and GP appointments are generally free. If refused because of ID or address documents, ask the practice to check NHS guidance.
Official healthcare guidance for EnglandRead the NHS guideMost adult naturalisation applicants need Life in the UK and English evidence unless exempt. Check age, medical, nationality, degree, and approved-test options before applying.
Open citizenship roadmapYour council is the starting point for bins, council tax, school admissions, homelessness, local welfare, libraries, and some ESOL routes.
GOV.UK will ask for your postcode. This site does not store it.
A practical guide to rent, bills, food, transport, childcare, healthcare, and the real monthly budget newcomers should plan for.
What newcomers need to know about council tax, gas, electricity, water, broadband, TV licence, and meter readings.
Proof of identity, proof of address, online banks, basic bank accounts, credit history, and avoiding financial scams.
How to compare UK cities and towns by rent, jobs, transport, schools, community, safety, and immigration-stage needs.
How to think about London rent, zones, commute trade-offs, schools, jobs, safety, and newcomer communities.
A comparison guide for three major city regions covering work, transport, rent, universities, schools, and communities.
Right to rent, deposits, guarantors, tenancy checks, inventory, council tax, bills, repairs, and avoiding scams.
Deposit protection, repairs, notices, overcrowding, safety checks, rent increases, and when to get advice.
National Insurance numbers, PAYE, tax codes, self-employment, payslips, HMRC accounts, and what to check first.
Right to work checks, CV style, job boards, references, payslips, contracts, workplace rights, and avoiding job scams.
How school places, catchment areas, local councils, in-year admissions, uniforms, meals, attendance, and Ofsted work.
Nursery, childminders, free childcare hours, Tax-Free Childcare, benefits warnings, and planning around work.
How to prepare for British weather, damp, heating costs, clothing, winter bills, and home comfort.
Supermarkets, markets, halal/vegetarian/international food, loyalty cards, meal planning, and food support.
SIM cards, broadband, credit checks, contracts, meter readings, switching, and avoiding overpaying.
A step-by-step checklist for SIM, address, transport, GP, bank, school, work, safety, documents, and local council basics.
The practical tasks to complete after arrival: GP, school, bank, tax, transport, bills, job setup, local services, and records.
England-specific services include NHS England guidance, English local council school admissions, right to rent checks, council tax, local welfare schemes, and Citizens Advice England pages.
Scotland has devolved health, education, housing, transport concessions, and advice services. Check Scottish Government, NHS inform, local councils, and Citizens Advice Scotland.
Wales has devolved NHS, education, housing, language, transport, and local authority services. Welsh-language rights and bilingual services may be relevant.
Northern Ireland has distinct health and social care, education, housing, transport, and benefits administration. Check nidirect and local advice services.
London offers many services but has high rents, borough-by-borough council services, TfL travel rules, diverse ESOL provision, and strong advice networks.
Manchester newcomers should check Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester transport, local colleges for ESOL, and regional immigration and refugee advice services.
Birmingham newcomers should start with Birmingham City Council, NHS services, West Midlands transport, schools, ESOL, and local migrant support charities.
Glasgow services sit within Scotland's devolved systems. Use Glasgow City Council, NHS inform, local advice services, colleges, and community networks.
Liverpool newcomers should check city council services, Merseytravel, schools, housing, local advice, ESOL, and community charities.
Leeds newcomers should use Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire transport, local schools, libraries, ESOL, and migrant or refugee advice services.
Bristol newcomers should check Bristol City Council, local NHS services, transport, ESOL, refugee support, housing advice, and community hubs.
Cardiff newcomers should use Welsh services plus Cardiff Council for schools, housing, council tax, bins, local advice, ESOL, and community support.
Belfast newcomers should use Northern Ireland public services, Belfast City Council, Health and Social Care services, schools, housing, transport, and local advice routes.
University towns often have seasonal housing pressure, student-focused healthcare, international student support, part-time work rules, and strong library or college networks.
Rural areas can offer lower density and community support, but transport, GP access, schools, broadband, ESOL, and job options may need more planning.
A quick document and setup list for the first stage of settlement.
Urgent tasks: address, phone, money, GP, food, transport, and documents.
Council, school, work, bank, ESOL, bills, community, and advice links.
Residence evidence, tax records, GP, school, credit, English, and long-term planning.
Life in the UK, English, absences, referees, good character, documents, and ceremony.
Settlement timing, route requirements, evidence, absences, English, and test planning.
Chapter study, topic drills, flashcards, mistake review, and timed mocks.
GP, NHS 111, A&E, IHS, charging, prescriptions, dental, optical, and mental health.
Right to rent, tenancy, deposit, scams, council tax, utilities, and moving house.
Right to work, jobs, CVs, interviews, contracts, pay, exploitation, and unions.
Public funds, benefits, housing, hardship routes, grants, and warning checks.
999, 111, 101, GP, council, landlord, school, advice, and safety services.
Passport, status, tax, tenancy, bank, school, health, work, and travel documents.
GP, school, landlord, employer, bank, council, and phone scripts.
Admissions, EAL, SEND, meals, uniforms, childcare, and parent communication.
Bank accounts, NINO, PAYE, Self Assessment, credit, scams, and budgeting.
Short summaries, practical bullets, warning boxes and checklists make complex rules easier to scan.
The English guide explains interpreter requests, formal emails, phone scripts and everyday appointment phrases.
Public funds, visa expiry, work restrictions, housing problems and good-character risks are flagged clearly.
Essential starting points for newcomers learning about rights, services, and settlement support.
GOV.UK - Official
Official guide for new refugees covering healthcare, education, work, benefits, and legal rights.
GOV.UK - Official
Support for arrivals from Hong Kong, including welcome guidance and regional integration support.
North East Migration Partnership
Downloadable leaflets, videos, and e-learning resources on UK life, laws, parenting, and health.
Practical NHS resources for registering with a GP and understanding healthcare access.
NHS - Official
Explains that anyone in England can register with a GP and what information may be requested.
NHS England - Official
Cards designed to help people register with a GP when they are wrongly asked for ID or proof of address.
GOV.UK - Official
Guidance on NHS treatment access and charging rules for people who are not ordinarily resident.
NEMP
Guidance covering GP registration, mental health, sexual health, and healthy living.
Free advice routes for tenancy rights, homelessness prevention, and housing problems.
Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on renting, homelessness, repairs, deposits, and housing rights.
SWLLC
Legal advice on housing, benefits, debt, and related issues, including support for migrants.
RMC
Support for vulnerable migrants, including help to avoid homelessness and access emergency support.
GOV.UK - Official
Use your postcode to find local housing options, homelessness prevention, and council advice services.
English practice helps with integration, work, daily life, and Life in the UK study confidence.
Local councils
Many councils offer or signpost free ESOL courses for eligible learners.
Community group
Community English support, conversation practice, and confidence-building language activities.
British Council
Free online English lessons, grammar, listening, reading, and vocabulary practice.
Free services for job search, skills planning, CVs, volunteering, and UK work experience.
GOV.UK - Official
Government service for job-seeking advice, benefits information, and employment support.
GOV.UK - Official
Free careers advice, skills assessments, course searches, and job planning tools.
NCVO
Guidance on finding and understanding volunteering opportunities.
Refugee Council
Specialist advice and support for refugees and asylum seekers.
Trusted places to start when you need legal information, immigration support, or safety advice.
Citizens Advice
Impartial advice on immigration, debt, employment, benefits, housing, and consumer issues.
Refugee Council
Crisis support, integration help, and specialist services for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Right to Remain
Plain-English guide to the UK asylum and immigration system.
GMIAU
Immigration legal advice and support, especially for people in Greater Manchester and the North West.
NEMP
Guide to UK laws around work, driving, alcohol, police contact, and everyday responsibilities.
Free guidance on basic bank accounts, budgeting, benefits, and money management.
MoneyHelper - Official
Explains fee-free basic bank accounts and who they can help.
FCA register - Official
Check whether a digital bank or finance provider is authorised before applying.
MoneyHelper - Official
Government-backed free guidance on budgeting, debt, pensions, benefits, and everyday money.
Free learning tools for Life in the UK study, English, IT, parenting, and wider education.
RBKC Libraries
Free Life in the UK study resource available through participating libraries.
Open University
Free online courses from the Open University across many subjects.
FutureLearn
Many free-to-join short online courses, including English, work, and digital skills.
NEMP
Information on schools, child safety, and legal responsibilities for parents.
Local groups, libraries, hubs, and projects can reduce isolation and help people build networks.
GOV.UK - Official
Libraries often provide free internet, study space, community events, and local signposting.
RSG Reading
Example of a local refugee support group providing practical and social support.
SRS
Community support, advice, social activities, and practical help for refugees and asylum seekers.
Free routes for urgent emotional support, talking therapies, and specialist refugee wellbeing services.
Refugee Council
Specialist therapeutic and wellbeing support for refugees.
NHS - Official
Free NHS talking therapies that people in England can often self-refer to without a GP.
Samaritans
Free confidential emotional support 24 hours a day. Call 116 123 in the UK and Ireland.