GUIDEBOOK TO LIVING AND TRAVELING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

209 Pages·2012·1.56 MB·English

GUIDEBOOK TO LIVING AND TRAVELING
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Contents
EMERGENCY SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 1
Accommodation In London .............................................................................................. 2
Advice And Counseling Agencies .................................................................................... 6
Advice And Day Centers For The Homeless ................................................................. 12
Arrest Of American Citizen Abroad ............................................................................... 14
Children’s Issues ............................................................................................................. 15
Death Of An American In England And Wales ............................................................. 24
Funeral Directors ............................................................................................................ 25
Lost Or Stolen Property/ Airline Tickets ........................................................................ 33
Money Transfers Through Western Union ..................................................................... 35
Passport & Citizenship Services ..................................................................................... 37
Passport Photographers ................................................................................................... 40
MEDICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 43
General Practitioners – (Doctors) ................................................................................... 44
Dental Practitioners ........................................................................................................ 46
Medical Specialists In London ....................................................................................... 61
Independent Medical Facilities ....................................................................................... 77
Medical Evacuation From The United Kingdom ........................................................... 84
LEGAL MATTERS ............................................................................................................... 87
Bringing Guide Dogs And Other Assistance Dogs To The United Kingdom ............... 88
How To Apply For A Criminal Records Check ............................................................. 89
Federal Benefits Unit ...................................................................................................... 93
American Attorneys In The United Kingdom ................................................................ 95
Solicitors And Law Firms In The United Kingdom ..................................................... 105
Marriage And Civil Partnerships In England And Wales ............................................ 114
American Divorce And Matrimonial Attorneys ........................................................... 118
Notary Services ............................................................................................................. 120
Obtaining Copies Of Vital Records In The US And The UK ...................................... 129
Serving Legal Papers And Process In The United Kingdom ....................................... 132
List Of Process Servers ................................................................................................. 133
Translators In London ................................................................................................... 134
U.S. Drivers Licenses ................................................................................................... 135
Absentee Voting For U.S. Citizens .............................................................................. 136
Internal Revenue Service .............................................................................................. 139
Tax Preparation Services .............................................................................................. 145
SAFETY AND SECUIRTY ................................................................................................... 148
ATM Fraud In The United Kingdom ........................................................................... 149
Debit Card Fraud .......................................................................................................... 152
Internet Financial Scams ............................................................................................... 153
Precautions Against Theft............................................................................................. 156
Registering With An U.S. Embassy ............................................................................. 162
Using Taxis And Minicabs In London ......................................................................... 165
Driving In The United Kingdom .................................................................................. 166
Finding Missing People In The United Kingdom ........................................................ 173
Finding Missing People In The United States .............................................................. 177
LIVING IN THE UK .......................................................................................................... 182
American Schools In The United Kingdom ................................................................. 183
American Universities/Colleges In The United Kingdom ........................................... 186
American Organizations In The United Kingdom ....................................................... 192
Relocation Services ...................................................................................................... 203
Veterinary Surgeons ..................................................................................................... 205
Emergency Services

 Accommodation in London
 Advice & Counseling Agencies
 Advice & Day Centers for the Homeless
 Arrest of an American Citizen Abroad
 Children’s Issues
 Death of an American Citizen in England and Whales
 Funeral Directors
 Lost or Stolen Property/Airline Tickets
 Money Transfers Through Western Union
 Passport & Citizenship Services
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Accommodation In London

The following list is provided as a convenience to American citizens requiring
accommodation in London. Inclusion on the list does not constitute a recommendation
by the Embassy. Additional advice is available from:

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Visit London, 6 Floor, 2 More London River Flat, London SE1 2RR Tel: [phone]-
5800

To find a cheap hostel anywhere in the United Kingdom, visit
http://www.hostelbookers.com

Central Hotel
16-18 Argyle Street, London WC1,
Tel: [phone].
Website: http://www.central-hotel-london.com/
Double rooms from £65, price varies by type, inclusive of breakfast. Nearest tube:
Kings Cross.

City of London Youth Hostel
Carter Lane, London EC4
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.yha.org.uk/
Price varies according to type of accommodation required. Dormitory £15-24 with
breakfast, £32 for single rooms. There is a restaurant on site. Nearest tube: St. Paul’s
on Central Line

European Hotel
11 Argyle Square, London WC1,
Tel: [phone].
http://www.hotelslondon.me.uk/index.htm
Basic double rooms from £65.00, singles from £50.00 per night, inclusive of breakfast.
Nearest tube: Kings Cross.

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Holland House YHA
Holland Walk, Kensington, London W8,
Tel: [phone].
Website: http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/hostels/london-holland-
park/index.aspx
£21.00 (over 18). £18.75 (under 18) per night, inclusive of breakfast. There is a
restaurant on site that serves dinner only for £5.10 (three courses). Dormitory-style
accommodation, men and women separated. Nearest tube: Holland Park or High Street
Kensington.

International Students House
229 Great Portland Street, Regent’s Park, London W1,
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.ish.org.uk/
Continental breakfast included except for dormitory rooms. Nearest tube: Great Portland
Street or Regent’s Park.

Lincoln House Hotel
33 Gloucester Place, Marble Arch, London W1H 3PD
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.lincoln-house-hotel.co.uk/
Single rooms from £69. Nearest tube: Marble Arch.

O’Callaghan’s Hotel
205 Earls Court Road, London SW5
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.nightsinn.co.uk/ocalls/
Dormitory-style accommodation (four people sharing, maximum 10 people). Showers,
clean linen, kitchen, breakfast, and free tea and coffee all day. Nearest tube: Earl’s
Court.

St. Pancras Youth Hostel
79-81 Euston Road, London NW1 2QS,
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/hostels/london-st-
pancras/index.aspx
£20 for 18+, £15 for under 18. Situated directly opposite the new British Library.
Nearest tube: Euston or St. Pancras.

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The London Hostels Association
54 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PG
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.london-hostels.co.uk/
This is the central office for numerous hostels located throughout central London. Daily
and weekly rates available.

For accommodation located in and around the Gatwick and Heathrow airport areas,
call or visit the Travel Care help desks located within the airports. Gatwick: 012-
9350-3317, Heathrow: 020-8745-7495.

Hotels Close to Gatwick Airport:

Belmont Guesthouse
46 Massetts Rd
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.gatwickbelmont.com/
Single from £49, doubles from £66. Includes breakfast and transfers to and from airport.
Total rooms: 18

Cornerhouse Hotel
72 Massetts Rd
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.thecornerhouse.co.uk /
Single £42, double £61, family £81. Includes breakfast and transfers to and from airport.
Total rooms: 31

The Turrets Guest House
48 Massetts Rd.
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.theturret.com/
Single £39, double £54, triple £69 family £76. Includes breakfast and transfers to and
from airport. Total rooms: 11

Hotels Close to Heathrow Airport:

Civic Guest House Hotel,
87-93 Lampton Rd.
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.civicguesthouse.co.uk/
Single £32, double £45, family £69. Includes breakfast, three minute walk from
Heathrow tube. Total rooms: 28
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Heathrow Lodge
556 Old Bath Road, Longford, Heathrow, Middlesex,
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.heathrowlodge.com/index.html
Basic (not en-suite) single £28, double £36, family £66. Transfers to and from airport.
Total rooms: 67

Shalimar Hotel
215 Staines Rd.
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.shalimarhotel.co.uk/

Thistle Hotel at Heathrow Airport
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.thistle.com/
Rates vary. Breakfast not included. Total rooms: 314

Hotels Close to Stansted Airport:

Hilton London Stansted
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.hilton.co.uk/stansted
Room rates vary. Transfers £2 per person. Total rooms: 139

North Hall Farm Guest House,
Northhall Rd
Tel: [phone].
Website: http://www.north-hall-farm.co.uk/
Single £45, double £60, family £80. Includes breakfast and transfer to the airport. Total
rooms: 19
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Advice And Counseling Agencies

The U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom, assumes no responsibility or liability for
the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the
following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the
Department of State or U.S. Embassy London. Names are listed alphabetically, and the
order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list on
professional credentials, areas of expertise, and language ability, is provided directly by
persons/firms. For further information, contact the district Citizen’s Advice Bureau
(CAB), Department of Social Services, local telephone directory, local library, or local
police stations in the area in which you reside.

Citizens Advice Bureau
National center for England and Wales: 020-7833-2181
Find your local office in the phonebook or http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Common questions are also answered at http://www.adviceguide.org.uk

Local offices are run by trained volunteers who provide free, independent, and
confidential advice for debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment,
immigration, consumer, and other problems.

Samaritans
Main Helpline: 0845-790-9090
Central London: 020-7734-2800
Text phone (deaf callers only): 020-8780-2521
E-mail:
London Bereavement Network
Tel: [phone] Outside the of London 084-4477-9400
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: