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Birmingham guide for new migrants

Birmingham newcomers should start with Birmingham City Council, NHS services, West Midlands transport, schools, ESOL, and local migrant support charities.

Local service notes

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

Council services are central for school admissions, housing, council tax, and bins.

Transport is linked through West Midlands networks.

Large communities and charities can help with language and integration.

Local setup checklist

  1. 1Find Birmingham council services.
  2. 2Check West Midlands transport.
  3. 3Search ESOL and adult learning.
  4. 4Register GP.
  5. 5Check local housing and advice services.

Trusted local starting points

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council

Local services.

Transport for West Midlands

TfWM

Regional transport information.