Your transport

We are happy to arrange your transport

We can arrange airport transfers to and from our English language schools.
If you are travelling by bus organised by Meridian, please remember that each person may only bring 20kg of luggage.

Security at airports

It should be noted that the security at airports in the United Kingdom is rigorous. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Bristol have set procedures that need to be adhered to – please check their websites for latest restrictions.

Organising your own transport advice:

Most bus carriers have set a 20kg limit on luggage per passenger.

To organise your own airport transfer, please visit one of the following websites:

• Coach travel – Megabus
• Coach travel – National Express
• Rail travel – National Rail
• The Train Line for bus and train https://www.thetrainline.com/

Airport transfer by taxi:

1. Maximum of three persons in a standard saloon car with one medium suitcase per person
2. For up to five persons in a people carrier with one medium suitcase each add 30%

Local travel passes:

1. The local travel price is based on Meridian organising and managing the local travel
2. It may be cheaper if you organise the local travel yourself directly.
3. To organise your own local travel in Plymouth, please visit the following website: First Group or Plymouth City Bus
4. To organise your own local travel in Portsmouth, please visit the following website: First Group
5. Please note that if you organise your own local travel pass directly, we cannot accept any responsibility for this aspect of the project.

Insurance

NHS Treatment is free of charge for all EU nationals but you will have to pay for any of the medicines you may need. Any students from outside the EU will need to have their own medical insurance.

Non-EU students

Students who come to the UK on a Short-Term Study Visa should check the latest regulations at www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/visiting-or-moving-to-england/visitors-from-outside-the-european-economic-area-eea/

Going to Hospital

If you have a serious illness, a medical emergency or have injured yourself in an accident, an ambulance should be called and you will be taken to the nearest hospital. To call for an ambulance dial 999 and ask for ambulance. You will need to give the full name of the person requiring medical assistance, their date of birth, gender, race and the exact location, e.g. the nearest house number (or landmark) and street name.

Visiting a Doctor

If you need to go to the doctor you will need an appointment. If you live with a host family you can see their GP (General Practitioner) who will sign you in as a visitor and this is free of charge. If you live in self-catering accommodation, contact us and we will make an appointment for you.

Visiting a Dentist

Dental treatment is not free in England. You will have to pay for this treatment but you should be able to claim this back from your insurance (if you have bought any). If you need a dentist, please contact us and we will make the necessary arrangements.

Pharmacy

All medicines must be paid for. You can check the current prices of prescriptions on the NHS Website.