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BMA
British Medical Association. The British Medical Association
is a professional association of doctors, representing their
interests and providing services for its 123,000 plus members.
British Council
The British Council is the UK's international organisation for
educational opportunities and cultural development and is represented
in 109 countries worldwide.
The College of Optometrists
The College of Optometrists administers the examination for
Non-EEA qualified optometrists wishing to register with the
General Optical Council.
DOH
Department of Health. The aim of the Department of Health is
to improve the health and well-being of people in England.
GDC
General Dental Council. The General Dental Council maintains
a register of dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists
who are qualified to practise dentistry in the UK.
GMC
General Medical Council. The General Medical Council is a strong
and effective legal power designed to maintain the standards
the public have a right to expect of doctors.
GOC
General Optical Council. The General Optical Council is the
statutory body which regulates the optical professions (dispensing
opticians and optometrists) in the UK.
Home Office
The Home Office is the Government department responsible for
internal affairs in England and Wales and offers visa guidance
for persons seeking UK entry.
IELTS
International English Language Testing System. The IELTS examination
is a professionally recognised assessment of a candidate's proficiency
in all aspects of the English language.
NHS
National Health Service. The National Health Service provides
healthcare for all UK citizens. The NHS is funded by the tax
payer and managed by the Department of Health.
NMC
Nursing and Midwifery Council. The Nursing and Midwifery Council
replaced the UKCC and National Boards of Nursing as the governing
body of nursing in the UK
MDU
Medical Defence Union. The Medical Defence Union is a non-profit
organisation which provides professional indemnity to its members
and defends claims of medical negligence.
RCN
Royal College of Nurses. The Royal College of Nurses represents
nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes
health policies in the UK.
RPSGB
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. The RPSGB is
the regulatory and professional body for pharmacists in England,
Scotland and Wales.
UCAS
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The body to which
students apply to undertake pre-registration degree courses.
WHO
World Health Organisation. Listings of overseas universities
whose primary medical qualifications are accepted by the GMC
for the purpose of limited registration.
If you're looking for a hotel or a bed
and breakfast, try these links:
www.hotels.uk.com
www.visitus.co.uk
www.travelodge.co.uk
www.travelinn.co.uk
As well as useful information for motorists, the AA and RAC
also have accommodation guides:
www.theaa.co.uk
www.rac.co.uk
Plan your rail journey and more through the following web site:
www.thetrainline.com
Find your way around or plan your weekend walks with:
www.multimap.com
www.streetmap.co.uk
Let the British Tourist Board help you decide how to spend your
free time:
www.visitbritain.com
Can't find a company or service in your area? Try:
www.yell.co.uk
Check your new address or postcode with:
www.consignia-online.com
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