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That middle area

Meagan experiences that feeling of in-between-ness that comes from moving home, and wonders how many moves will come before she is settled.

The British notary: Much pomp and circumstance

Blogger Tom Carroll was amazed by his first trip to a notary in the UK. Prepare yourself – and your wallet – for a real spectacle.

UN urged to quickly establish super-agency for women

EC vice president Viviane Reding insists that the time for talking about a UN agency for women’s issues is over: “It’s time to act.”



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29/01/2010 Just how bad are dentists in Britain?

Austin Powers American blogger John finds there’s some truth behind the joke that Brits suffer from poor dental hygiene, but perhaps it’s no laughing matter.

20/01/2010 Where to access therapy in the UK

Counselling Talking therapy is becoming more widely available on the NHS and should continue to do so over the next few years.

06/01/2010 Drink and drugs: The dark side of expat assignments

Substance abuse by expats and their dependents contributes to assignment failure. However, convincing people to seek help, given the strong denial...

05/01/2010 Introducing Healthcare in the UK

Here is a short introduction to Expatica's Healthcare section for the UK.

06/10/2009 Tackling the UK's obesity problem Dutch style

The British recently emerged as the second largest purchasers of diet products within Europe, behind the Netherlands. In her article, Virginia...

02/09/2009 UK healthcare: Finding the right NHS service

You can access the UK's National Health Service (NHS) in a range of ways. Here is an overview of the main services available to help you get...

31/08/2009 UK healthcare: Your local doctor (GP)

Usually a small group of GPs work together in a practice, often referred to as a surgery, clinic or health centre.

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