Life in the UK
There are many professional and personal opportunities available in the United Kingdom. Merit Staffing Solutions is committed to providing you with quality information to assist in ensuring that your experience is as positive as possible. Services provided include advice and advocacy, if required, throughout your time within the United Kingdom as well as ongoing support. Merit Staffing Solutions will ensure that you receive a substantial relocation package to assist with your move. Banking is much more difficult to arrange within the United Kingdom than it is in Canada but you will be provided with assistance and contacts within financial institutions. There is a lot of fun to be had in the United Kingdom. London itself is a cosmopolitan city with a charismatic atmosphere that full of charm and history. Regardless of your tastes and interests, there is bound to be something going on that will peak your interest from sporting events to the fine arts to a multitude of restaurants with cuisine from around the world, and of course the English tradition of some of the finest pubs in the world. On top of the ample activities within the United Kingdom, it is considered the gateway to Europe and a world of travel is literally at your fingertips.
Once you are registered with Merit Staffing Solutions and a position has been offered to you, you will be provided with comprehensive information to assist with the transition but to begin with here are some links that are useful:
| www.direct.gov.uk | This website provides detailed information about the various public services provided by the government in the United Kingdom. |
| www.yourlondon.gov.uk | This website is also hosted by the government and provides detailed information about all aspects about living within London. |
| www.bbc.co.uk | This website is hosted by the British Broadcasting Corporation and provides information about the news, sports, weather and more from the United Kingdom. |
| www.tfl.gov.uk | This website provides information about London’s transportation system and has many functions including a journey planner that maps out your voyage anywhere in the city. |
| www.nationalrail.co.uk | This website provides information including times of trains and fares for the country’s train companies, National Rail. |
| www.loot.com | This website lists classifieds for a variety of things including available accommodation. |
| www.gumtree.com | This website offers advice about all aspects of settling within the United Kingdom and has an accommodation section. |
| www.upmystreet.com | This website provides all available information and services about the specified area you request. |
| www.xe.com | This website provides instant currency conversion to compare the Canadian dollar to the British pound. |
| www.tesco.com | These websites are for supermarkets to provide information about the prices of groceries. |
| www.sainsburys.co.uk | |
| www.iceland.co.uk |
Further links that will be of assistance regarding practicing social work within the United Kingdom are:
| www.csci.org.uk | The website of the Commission of Social Care Inspectorate. |
| www.doh.gov.uk | The website of the Department of Health. |
| www.gscc.org.uk | The website of the General Social Care Council. |
| www.basw.co.uk | The website of the British Association of Social Workers. |
| www.communitycare.co.uk | The website for the Community Care magazine. |
Finally, do not forget about the personal opportunities that are present whilst living in the United Kingdom including the entertainment, social life, and travel that is at your disposal. Some helpful links include www.mylondon.co.uk, www.lastminute.com, and www.visitbritain.com.
