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new to Uk, newly preg and feeling lost

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Walnut8 · 08/07/2009 15:03

I moved to the UK recently and I've just found out I'm pregnant. Im really unfamiliar with the healthcare system here and have no idea who to go and see or what to do.
We have been moving around due to work commitments but look to settle in Canary wharf area in the next month or so. Does anyone have any recs for doctors or hospitals in that area? Do I need to start making appointments now? Feeling really overwhelmed. Thanks for your help.

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
arolf · 10/07/2009 15:54

oh, and it says here that

In brief - as a general guide only:

Hospital treatment is free to people who 'ordinarily live in the UK'. If you do not normally live in the UK, you might be asked to pay for any treatment you might need - this is regardless of whether you are a British citizen or have lived or worked here in the past.
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There is a long list of people who are entitled to free treatment - typically you must prove 12-months of residency but there are exemptions based on employment, country of residence or education etc.
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We are allowed to ask for evidence to support eligibility.

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