Useful Information Where can I go to eat? The best option is to go to one of the cafes or takeaway food outlets on campus at Docklands, including Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Subway and Papa John’s. There is also a fish and chips bar directly outside Cyprus station, which is very affordable or Asda food shop is a 10minute walk from the University. Where are the nearest restaurants? The nearest restaurants to Docklands can be reached by bus in just a few minutes. There is McDonalds in Beckton, and Nando’s and Bella Italia at Gallions Reach Shopping Centre. You can find KFC and Creams at Beckton Triangle Retail Park. Where can I go food shopping? Grocery stores local to Docklands include Asda, which is approximately 10-minutes’ walk away and two stops on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Tesco is approximately a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. A small Co-op is a 5minute walk along the dockside from the East Village. I need to see a doctor – how do I sign up? Your nearest medical practice at Docklands is Royal Docks Medical Practice. You will need to call them first and find out how to register as a patient: 020 7511 4466.
Address: Royal Docks Medical Centre, 21 E Ham Manor Way, London E6 5NA. If you do not live on campus or in the area, then you will need to register with your local GP. For more information, visit: nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps. I am an international student, how can I set up a bank account in the UK? Setting up a bank account in the UK makes it easier to pay bills, keep your money safe, and avoid foreign currency charges you would otherwise be paying if you used a non-UK bank account to pay for things in the UK. Setting up a bank account can take a long time, as banks will need lots of information to verify your identity and credit rating. Check whether you can make an application from your home country to save time and check whether your current bank has any links to UK banks, as this will make the process smoother. Student bank accounts are a great option, as they offer numerous benefits to students. Find out more about the different accounts available here: savethestudent.org/money. Since it can take a while to get a bank account set up, and around 10 days for your debit card to arrive, it is best to take money with you to cover the first month
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