New to London| TurkList

First week

Get a UK phone number A pay-as-you-go or monthly SIM gives you a UK number for banks, doctors, schools and work.

Find out how local buses and trains work Most buses and trains take contactless bank cards and phones, and many cities cap what you pay in a day or week. Ask about passes for students and older people.

Open a UK bank account Most banks need proof of identity and an address. Some app banks open accounts in minutes.

Apply for a National Insurance number (if you will work) You need it to work and pay tax. gov.uk

Home

Set up council tax Tell your local council when you move in. Some people can get a discount. gov.uk: council tax

Gas, electricity, water and internet Check who supplies your home and give them a meter reading on the day you move in.

TV licence Needed if you watch live TV or BBC iPlayer. gov.uk: TV licence

Health

Register with a GP Registering with a GP (family doctor) is free. You do not need proof of address or immigration status. NHS: register with a GP

Find a Turkish-speaking doctor or dentist See the list

Family

School places Apply through your local council. Deadlines are usually months before the school year starts. gov.uk: school places

Turkish weekend schools See the list

Papers

Driving: using or exchanging a foreign licence Rules depend on where your licence is from and how long you stay. gov.uk

Register with the Turkish consulate Useful for passports, ID cards and other papers while you live in the UK. Consulate details

Register to vote (if you can) Some people who live in the UK can vote in local elections. gov.uk

Settle in

Find Turkish shops, restaurants and services near you Near me

Meet people: associations and community centres See the list