Everyday Tips
Have you ever visited somewhere and wished you had that bit of extra information to make the trip easier? Voila!
AmbulanceLondon has an excellent Ambulance Service. There are over 400 emergency vehicles, with 3,000 staff to utilize them. Of those, 1,200 are directly concerned with emergencies and accidents, and 670 of them are well-qualified Paramedics. There is no charge for this service...
- Chemist and Drugstores
For everyday provisions such as toothpaste or shampoo, London has a myriad of small shops and retail outlets that can provide everything from Colgate to calamine lotion. Many are open late, and for those...
- Cockney Rhyming Slang
Strictly speaking, a Cockney is someone who was born within the sound of Bow Bells but Cockney Rhyming Slang is something that has evolved in the East End in general since the sixteenth century. It has...
- Car Clamping and Retrieval
You return from a pleasant evening at the theatre, stroll round the corner and there it is, the yellow clamp, itself drawing the attention of all and sundry to your plight, firmly attached to your four-wheeled pride and joy. It can happen almost anywhere. Local Authorities do it all the time...
- Credit Card Loss
The ultimate disaster . . .? Should you have the misfortune to lose your credit card, act swiftly. You may already be protected, but in any case you should inform your credit card company as a matter of urgency. Failure to do so could cost you dear...
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
The British currency is the Pound Sterling (Approximately $1.55), and this is divided into 100 pence. 1p and 2p coins are copper; 5p, 10p and the seven-sided 20p and 50p coins are silver; the £1 coin is gold and the £2 coin is silver in the centre with a circle of gold around the edge...
- Doctors and Medical
Should you fall ill whilst in UK it is most likely that you will be required to pay fully for any treatment received. The exceptions are if you have medical insurance in your own country, or if your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with UK...
- Electrical Supply
In UK the electrical supply is 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Standard power supply plugs are three pin square. You should equip yourself with adaptors as required. There is a distinction made between lighting and power for fusing purposes. Power cuts are quite rare...
- Embassies and Consulates
There are just short of 50 Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions in London, so there is a good chance that your country's will be amongst them. Part of their remit is to look after and preserve your interests whilst you are in UK...
- Fire
The London Fire Brigade is a highly trained force of people with five main roles; fire prevention as a primary task, legislating against fire risks in public places, workplaces etc., response to fire and...