Which British immigrants landed in luggage belt for the first time

After successfully immigrating to the UK, what luggage should I prepare for landing in the UK for the first time? What you need to take and what you can't take, I will give you a detailed introduction to the luggage list of British immigrants, hoping to help you.

List of luggage items

Luggage category

Necessary recommendations: consignment box, boarding box or computer backpack, luggage lashing rope, wallet (which can hold cards), and small bag with certificates.

1. If there are too many bags, it is easy to get confused. You can put the documents such as certificates in the carry-on big bag and put them in the subpackaged small bags, so as not to find them when you go through the customs. In addition, documents and wallets (including cash) must be taken care of and carried with you. It is suggested to make a label on the luggage that you can easily recognize to avoid confusion with others when picking up the luggage. For example, use a unique and eye-catching luggage tying rope, or add your own address and contact information label.

2. regarding the size and quantity of luggage, please confirm with the airline when purchasing the air ticket (if booking online, there will be detailed baggage requirements). Some airlines allow students only one 3-kilogram suitcase, while others allow them to carry two 23-kilogram checked baggage. If you buy an international student ticket, the baggage allowance may be looser.

Electrical appliances

Necessary recommendations: No.5 and No.7 batteries, if you bring small domestic appliances, you can bring a few adapter plugs, as well as multifunctional wiring boards and mini rice cookers.

1. The batteries here can be easily bought in supermarkets or online, but they are definitely expensive compared with those in China. You can bring some if necessary.

2. Electric cookers are not popular in Britain, but they are sold (they are all large in size, more expensive than those in China, and the functions are not complete yet). If foreigners want to eat rice, they usually steam it directly in a pot. If you think it is too troublesome, bring a small multifunctional rice cooker, and you can also cook soup and porridge. Some immigrants bring rice cookers because they can eat hot pot. Don't worry about this. There are very professional electric hot pots on Amazon in Britain, and you can even buy Yuanyang pots. If you like to eat hot pot often, you can consider buying one after coming to Britain (in Britain, hot pot materials are very complete and can be bought from Super League). We don't recommend taking the induction cooker, because it may trip. You can look at the kitchen artifacts that can be bought in Britain.

3. In addition, those who like to drink soybean milk and rice paste can bring a soymilk machine or buy a blender in Britain.

4. It is recommended to bring two adapters from Chinese to English. If you consider that you will travel to Europe after arriving in the UK, you should bring another adapter to Europe. It would be more convenient if you have that kind of universal plug. In addition, the multifunctional patch panel is also very useful. It would be better if it is a combination of English and Chinese plugs, and the Bull brand patch panel is good.

Electronic category

Essential recommendations: notebook computers, mobile phones, cameras, USB flash drives, large-capacity mobile hard disks and chargers for these electronic products.

1. If you repair a computer in a British shop, the Chinese system will not be installed. If you have to use the Chinese system, I suggest you learn how to set up the computer and install the system before going abroad, and bring a system disk.

2. It's very convenient to buy a laptop in the UK. If you don't plan to bring one, you can buy one home soon after you arrive in the UK. For example, Apple (there is a discount for overseas students to buy Apple products in the UK) or Windows systems are very common. You can find out the price of notebooks in the UK before you come.

Hardware

Essential recommendations: Swiss army knife, multifunctional maintenance tools, etc.

Hardware products in the UK are more expensive than those in China, so I suggest you bring some portable mini tools to avoid needing to repair something yourself (remember that when you come to the UK, you will have to rely on yourself! ）。 Many tools in Britain are often sold in sets, so you can bring commonly used gadgets such as scissors, vises and screwdrivers. Of course, these can also be bought separately in Britain. If you feel that you don't use them often and don't want to take them with you, you can buy them in Britain or borrow them from some people when necessary.

British social welfare system

1. Welfare for children and pregnant women

Child welfare:

No matter how much you earn or how much insurance money you pay, as long as you have the responsibility to take care of children, you are eligible to receive child welfare. Welfare is for children under the age of 16, and children between the ages of 16 and 18 are also eligible if they are still studying in non-higher education institutions. Application method: the hospital or the social security department office has forms to obtain.

Family allowance:

If you work at least 16 hours a week with low income and need to take care of at least one child (full-time student under 16 or 19), you are eligible to apply. It depends on the income of the subsidized family and the number of children. Application method: the hospital or the social security department office has forms to obtain.

Guardian allowance:

A guardian who takes care of a child whose parents have died is eligible to apply for guardian allowance and child welfare. Application method: the hospital or the social security department office has forms to obtain.

Statutory salary of pregnant employees:

When an employee is pregnant, the employer has to pay the salary every week, and the amount depends on the employee's income and amount.

single parent allowance:

single parents who have to take care of their children independently can receive single parent allowance. Apart from the child benefit, this allowance is only paid to the first child.

Maternity allowance:

It is set for those who are not eligible for the statutory salary of pregnant employees. Forty-four pounds and fifty-five pence a week.

Maternity allowance from social fund:

For those who receive income allowance, family allowance and disability work allowance and have less than 5 pounds in savings. The amount is 1 pounds.

Child alimony:

Ask your partner who has lived separately for appropriate alimony to take care of your children's life.

II. Retirement benefits

Basic retirement benefits are set for people who are over retirement age (over 6 for women and over 65 for men) and meet the requirements of national insurance. Those who want to take care of minor children can get other benefits.

III. Unemployment benefits

Welfare benefits are paid every two weeks for one year. Applicants must be able and active in job hunting, and they must pay enough first-class national insurance.

IV. Welfare for low-income people

Income subsidy:

It is set for people over 18 years old whose income is below a certain level and who work no more than 16 hours a week. Applicants must be able to work and actively seek jobs.

Allowance for nursing homes and nursing homes:

The applicant has entered nursing homes or nursing homes for care before March 31, 1993. They can get higher income subsidies to pay for hospital expenses.

City Council tax allowance:

It is handled by the local city Council to help low-income people pay their city Council tax.

rent allowance:

the city Council pays rent on behalf of those in need.

Medical expenses support:

Free medical expenses, dental treatment, eye examination, glasses or contact lenses.

Other financial assistance:

Applicants receive assistance, family allowance, disability allowance, and transportation allowance when their relatives are serving their sentences in prison.

V. Social Fund Benefits

People who have difficulty in paying certain expenses from their daily income, including pregnancy, emergency expenses, interest-free loans, community care allowances and so on.

VI. Widow's Welfare

Widow's money:

A widow who is not eligible for a pension at the time of her husband's death is under 6 years old and the amount is 1, pounds.

Widow's mother's allowance:

Widows who have to take care of at least one child are eligible for child welfare; Or a widow whose husband died pregnant. Allowances are taxable.

Widow's pension:

The applicant is 45 years old or above, or has stopped receiving the widow's mother's allowance. The amount is set according to the age and when the amount stops.