Welcome!

We welcome you to the East of England region. The counties covered by East of England are Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. It is a large region geographically and is home to some of the England’s best beauty spots and is also well connected to Europe. Settling down to your new home is essential for you to enjoy living in the region and enjoy your work.

We appreciate how challenging the transition from your native country to The UK can be and we are here to help you transition smoothly. You may have spoken to your colleagues, friend or family to get advice on how to kickstart things in The UK.

Here is what one of our doctors had to say about his initial months in East of England:-

I arrived in the UK in the September of 2020, in the middle of Covid Pandemic. I made a list of things which I completed in my initial months which allowed a smooth transition, they are as follows:-

1.Obtain BRP from post office

2.Obtain Address Proof – rent agreement

3.Open a bank account

4.Register with a GP

5.Register to Vote (selected open register)

6.Get Indemnity Insurance

7.Made HMRC tax account online

8.Applied for driving license

I researched online and read government websites for advice and understood the nature of the processes here which were quite different from what I was used to. I would highly recommend all new IMGs to develop a habit of researching online and ask colleagues or friends no matter how small the doubt or question is. A simple google search of the terms mentioned above will get you started. All the best!

Leisure Time

Your leisure time is important and we hope you can make the best of it whilst working in our region. Here are some websites to help plan visits:

Visit East of England | Welcome to the East of England

East of England | Attraction Information | Visit Britain

Diversity within east of England

The population in Britain is a rich vibrant mix of a huge number of cultures. The NHS reflects this in huge diversity amongst our staff. Inclusivity is encouraged and catered for. Most hospitals have a spiritual team and meditation areas as well as different community groups. Local communities often have places of worship catering for all faiths and specialist shops to help you find food or items from across the world. Your local hospital guides will give you further information about what is available.

Below we have also included some links to help you navigate the practicalities to moving to the UK.