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Belfast guide for new migrants

Belfast newcomers should use Northern Ireland public services, Belfast City Council, Health and Social Care services, schools, housing, transport, and local advice routes.

Local service notes

Use these as prompts, then check the council, NHS, school, housing, transport, and advice pages for your exact postcode.

Northern Ireland systems differ from Great Britain.

Council services and nidirect are important starting points.

Advice NI and local charities can signpost support.

Local setup checklist

  1. 1Use Belfast City Council.
  2. 2Use nidirect.
  3. 3Register GP.
  4. 4Check school and housing routes.
  5. 5Find local advice and community groups.

Trusted local starting points

Belfast City Council

Belfast City Council

Local services.

nidirect

Northern Ireland Government

Northern Ireland public services.