Life in the UK Integration Flashcards

In the UK, what are your rights as a tenant renting a property?

Answer: You have the right to live in a safe, well-maintained property, receive proper notice before eviction, and have your deposit protected in a government-approved scheme

UK tenants have legal rights including living in a property that meets safety standards, having their deposit protected, receiving proper notice (usually 2 months for Section 21), and not being discriminated against.

What is Council Tax and who has to pay it?

Answer: A local tax charged by your council to fund local services like bin collection, schools, and police — paid by householders

Council Tax is a local tax that funds services including refuse collection, schools, police, fire services, and local road maintenance. It is paid by whoever lives in the property, whether they own or rent.

You have been offered a job in the UK. What is the current national minimum wage designed to ensure?

Answer: That employers pay workers at least a legal minimum amount per hour, with rates varying by age

The National Minimum Wage (and National Living Wage for those 21+) sets the legal minimum hourly pay. Rates differ by age band, with higher rates for older workers. Employers who pay below this break the law.

What does 'Equality Act 2010' protect against in the UK?

Answer: It protects people from discrimination based on protected characteristics such as age, race, religion, gender, disability, and sexual orientation

The Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, education, and public services. There are nine protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

If you need legal advice but cannot afford a solicitor, what free service is available in the UK?

Answer: Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) offers free, confidential advice, and you may qualify for Legal Aid for certain cases

Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, and impartial advice on legal, financial, and other matters. Legal Aid may also be available for certain cases (family law, immigration, housing) if you meet financial eligibility criteria.

What is the purpose of registering with a GP (General Practitioner) in the UK?

Answer: Registering gives you access to NHS primary healthcare services including appointments, prescriptions, referrals to specialists, and vaccinations

Registering with a GP is the gateway to NHS primary care. Your GP provides routine appointments, prescribes medication, refers you to hospital specialists, manages chronic conditions, and provides vaccinations. Registration is free and open to everyone living in the UK.