Money and credit
- What are the values of the UK bank notes? Where can people get or change foreign currency?
- How can people open a bank or building society account?
- What is a cash card or debit card? What is a credit card or store card?
- What is a credit union?
- What types of insurance do people buy?
- What is social security and who receives it?
- How can people get information about benefits?
Health
- What is the NHS?
- What is the role of a general practitioner (GP)? How can people find their local GP?
- How do people receive medicines from a GP? Which groups of people receive free prescriptions?
- What is NHS direct, and NHS direct online?
- How can people find a dentist? Which groups of people receive free dental treatment?
- What services are available to pregnant women? Which organisations offer information on maternity and ante-natal services?
- How can people register births?
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Remember, you can find the answers to all these questions in the handbook.
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