United Kingdom

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language: English
Electricity: 240V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code: 44
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 17
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP 1 = 100 Pence)
Business/Social Hints: Smoking is prohibited in all public places. On social occasions, eg school functions, punctuality expected. Dress code, school blazers unless otherwise indicated
Public Holidays: 2009
Jan 1 New Year`s Day, Apr 10 Good Friday, Apr 13 Easter Monday, May 4 May Day, May 25 Bank Holiday, Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday (except Scotland), Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 Boxing Day
Holidays falling on Sat/Sun are observed on the following Mon
Emergency Services: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999
Clothing: Generally medium weights throughout the year although lightweights possible for summer with warmer clothes for winter. Rainwear at all times

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Compulsory Vaccinations: None.
Recommended Immunisations: None, however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations.
Reciprocal Health: Participant of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care.

• Britain Tourist Board