UK Buddy — Guide for Newcomers

DISCLAIMER: UK Buddy is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any UK government department, the NHS, or any other official body. All government and public service information links directly to official sources.

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Moving to the UK? UK Buddy gives you every resource you need — all in one place.

Links in this app connect directly to official and verified sources only.

WHAT THE APP INCLUDES:

🛂 GOVERNMENT & VISAS
Sources: gov.uk

🏥 HEALTHCARE (NHS)
Sources: nhs.uk, 111.nhs.uk

🏠 HOUSING & RENTING
Sources: gov.uk, rightmove.co.uk, zoopla.co.uk, spareroom.co.uk, openrent.co.uk, shelter.org.uk, airbnb.co.uk

💼 JOBS & BENEFITS
Sources: uk.indeed.com, reed.co.uk, linkedin.com, gov.uk, nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

💳 BANKING & FINANCE
Sources: monzo.com, revolut.com, starlingbank.com, barclays.co.uk, hsbc.co.uk, lloydsbank.com, natwest.com, santander.co.uk, halifax.co.uk, tsb.co.uk, metrobank.plc.uk, wise.com, remit.ly, aspora.com, barclaycard.co.uk, aquacard.co.uk, ocean.com, capitalone.co.uk, vanquis.co.uk, marbles.com, tandem.co.uk, tescobank.com, creditspring.co.uk, zilch.com, zable.co.uk

🚌 TRANSPORT
Sources: tfl.gov.uk, nationalrail.co.uk, thetrainline.com, citymapper.com, uber.com, trainpal.com, trip.com, veezu.co.uk

💡 UTILITIES & SIM
Sources: britishgas.co.uk, edfenergy.com, octopus.energy, ovoenergy.com, scottishpower.co.uk, shellenergy.co.uk, nationalgas.com, bt.com, sky.com, talktalk.co.uk, hyperoptic.com, plus.net, uswitch.com, comparethemarket.com, moneysavingexpert.com, giffgaff.com, o2.co.uk, three.co.uk, ee.co.uk, vodafone.co.uk, smarty.co.uk, lebara.co.uk, voxi.co.uk, 1pmobile.com, idmobile.co.uk, tescomobile.com, talkmobile.co.uk, asda.com, honestmobile.co.uk, tvlicensing.co.uk

📚 EDUCATION
Sources: britishcouncil.org, ucas.com, bbc.co.uk

🤝 COMMUNITY & HELP
Sources: citizensadvice.org.uk, migranthelpuk.org, meetup.com, do-it.org

🚨 EMERGENCY & SAFETY
Sources: gov.uk, police.uk, nationalgas.com, samaritans.org, actionfraud.police.uk, crimestoppers-uk.org

All information is provided for guidance only. Always verify with official sources directly.