Life in the UK support

Life in the UK support – This collection of guides has been designed to support all newcomers to the UK. There is lots of useful information including customs, religion, travelling and public transport, health, hygiene and the NHS, making a living and benefits. The Life in the UK collection contains the following guides:

  • Life in the UK – The British way of Life – is a comprehensive guide for newcomers to the UK which covers customs, religion, travelling and public transport, the NHS, making a living and benefits.
  • Find a Job – a step-by-step guide to job searching and how to sign in to and use the UK Government’s Find a job website.
  • Universal Credit – a step-by-step guide to navigating the UK Government’s online Universal Credit website.
  • Job Skills – help for anyone who is seeking employment, explaining writing letters and CVs, interview techniques and other skills needed.

Our guides have been used extensively throughout the UK via local authority councils and libraries.

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Life in the UK guide

Life in the UK Support Collection

Life in the UK guide

Life in the UK - the British way of life

Helping newcomers to the UK by explaining things that may be different or new to them as they settle in the UK. Culture, customs, religion, travelling and public transport, health, hygiene and the NHS, making a living and benefits are among the topics covered.

Find a Job guide

Find a Job - Step-by-step

Follow the steps of setting up your Find a job account on the government website and how to manage and make the best use of it. Other useful areas like covering letters and creating CVs (with templates) and searching for jobs are also covered.

Job Skills guide

Job Skills - Find and succeed

Looking at your skills and the techniques you need as you look for a new job. Among the many areas covered are interview preparation and techniques, tips on finding your ideal job, your first day at work and how to get the most from your job.

Universal Credit guide

Universal Credit – Step-by-step

Navigate the Universal Credit system with ease as you follow the steps of setting up your account, how much will be paid and when it will be paid. Other useful areas like budgeting and, for those new to computing, basic computer skills are also covered.

220 Soft Guides to living and working in the UK

Our Guides have been designed to help newcomers with living and working in the UK, by providing them with useful information, relating to work, health and the benefits system. The Guides are available individually or in our Collections.