Help for immigrants
General advice
The Citizens Advice Bureau has an advice guide about immigration.
Housing
When you make an application to the UK Border Agency to move to England, you may need confirmation that the home you plan to move to has been inspected.
One Point can give you advice about the housing options in Oldham.
Benefits
Find out about available benefits.
Health
Links to local GPs, and information about registering with the NHS.
If you are visiting the UK and not coming to live and find work, you will only be entitled to treatment if you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from the country where you live.
If you are from a country outside of the European Union, you may have to pay to see the doctor and for any medicines you need.
- Overseas visitors - Department of Health website
Citizenship
Apply for citizenship and find out about citizenship ceremonies.
Directgov also has information about nationality and citzenship