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Northern Ireland guide for new migrants

Northern Ireland has distinct health and social care, education, housing, transport, and benefits administration. Check nidirect and local advice services.

Local service notes

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

Health services are delivered through Health and Social Care NI.

Education and school admissions differ.

Housing support and benefits administration may differ from Great Britain.

Local setup checklist

  1. 1Use nidirect for services.
  2. 2Register with GP.
  3. 3Check school admissions.
  4. 4Check housing support.
  5. 5Search Advice NI and local charities.

Trusted local starting points