Интеграция в Великобритании: различия между версиями

A payment made to a parent or guardian of a child or children by the  government every four weeks. You will be entitled to receive this benefit if you have  a child or children under the age of 16 or under the age of 20 if they stay in approved  education or training.  

An independent charity specialising in providing confidential  advice to help people with legal problems, debt management, housing and other  problems in the United Kingdom. This is a free service with offices in most areas of  the country.  

A tax paid to the local council to fund services within the area. The  tax is based on the value of the house and the number of people living in it. The rate  is a fixed amount depending on the value and is reviewed every 12 months.  

A card issued by a bank allowing the holder to transfer money  electronically from their bank account when making a purchase.  

An arrangement made with your bank that allows a third party to  transfer money from a person’s account on agreed dates typically to pay bills.  

A system to allow you to receive cash payments from your local  council. If the local council decides you are entitled to community care services, a  direct payment will allow you to arrange your own care services.  

A range of disability related financial support which includes  payments, grants, tax credits and benefits. Your local employment centre (Job  Centre Plus) will be able to help you with these.  

there are 6 stages of education in the UK:  

• higher education (post 18 years old)  

The police, fire and rescue and ambulance service are all  called using an emergency telephone number which in the UK is 999. You will be  asked which service you need, and your call will be directed to the correct agency.  

Classes to help you  learn or improve your knowledge of the English language.  

A medical doctor based in your community that treats  patients with minor or chronic illnesses and will refer patients with serious conditions  to specialist consultants in a hospital.  

This service is provided by Citizens Advice and is confidential  advice on how to claim Universal Credit  

a person is classed as homeless if they have no accommodation  in the UK. A person is also classed homeless if they have accommodation but  cannot live there for example because of violence or has been evicted  

A government funded employment agency and social security  office found in most towns and cities. Their aim is to help people to find employment  in the UK and they are also responsible for all benefit claims.  

A letting agent is responsible for leasing houses/flats for private  landlords, finding prospective tenants and very often collecting the rent on behalf of  the landlord.  

A body of people elected to manage the affairs of a town, county  or district rather than the state. The council provides vital services such as social  care, schools, housing and waste collection.  

People with certain medical conditions, pregnant  women and women who have had a baby in the last 12 months can get free National  Health Service prescriptions with a valid exemption certificate. You must complete a  form to apply for this benefit.  

A government funded agency providing careers  information, advice, learning and training in your career. This service is for anyone  aged 13 years and over.  

A government funded national medical and health  care service that everyone in the UK can use without being asked to pay the cost of  the service. This is funded by the National Insurance contribution tax in the UK.  

A unique ‘personal’ account number ensuring all  National Insurance (social security) contributions and tax are recorded on your