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24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) The National Health Service was set up in the UK in 1948 and is now the largest organisation in Europe. It is recognised as one of the best health services in the world by the World Health Organisation. Please see

30 Sep 2016: 6.1. Flexible Retirement 6.1.1. Members of the USS pension scheme, who wish to access a portion of their pension benefits while continuing to work in a reduced capacity prior to full retirement, can make a request for flexible retirement. Members of

24 Feb 2016: Cambridge has a population of approximately 123,000 (2011 Census). The city lies in the region of East Anglia, on the River Cam, and is approximately 50 miles north of London. It is well served by train links, including a 50 minute non-stop service

1 Dec 2016: Committee Membership Committee membership has been finalised for the Professorial Pay Review 2016 and is published below: Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee Sir Graeme Davies, (Lincoln) (Chairman) Professor Sir Jonathan Bate (Oxford) (Arts and

6 Dec 2016: Search site. Human Resources. Authoriser FAQs. Q. How many authorisers should there be for one assignment? You need to ensure that a temporary worker will always have an available authoriser even when there are absences. We recommend at least two

25 Oct 2016: The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has confirmed that implementation of the pay settlement effective from 1 August 2016 may proceed. This has been approved by the University and the Notice and Grace can be viewed in Reporter.

24 Aug 2016: The Senior Academic Promotions procedure and guidance is available as a PDF file for ease of printing. Launch letter Senior Academic Promotions Procedure and Guidance 2017 Forms below are available as a series of separate files in PDF, Word and Rich

24 Feb 2016: Some dentists in the UK offer NHS care and others offer private care. NHS dental care is not free (except to those who are eligible for help with health costs) but the charges are subsidised by the NHS. Private treatment involves paying an initial

24 Feb 2016: Opticians carry out tests on your eyes to check the quality of your eye sight and look for signs of eye disease which may need treatment from a doctor or eye surgeon. They also prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses. Find a local optician Only

30 Sep 2016: 5.1. While there is no retirement age for these staff groups, the University operates a procedure for employees to consider their choices at or about the time they become entitled to draw their occupational pension in full. 5.2. For planning purposes

24 Feb 2016: The National Rail Service operates the train system. Cambridge train station is located at the end of Station Road. The station is about a 20 minute walk from the city centre. From Cambridge, there are frequent trains to London, the UK and the

24 Feb 2016: Taxis are regulated by the Cambridge City Council. Drivers should be courteous and get you to your destination by the quickest possible route. Most local destinations cost between £6 to £10. Taxi ranks are located on St. Andrew's Street, Parkside,

30 Sep 2016: 7.1 Applications to Continue Employment 7.1.1 A University officer who wishes to continue their employment for a limited period of time beyond the retirement age should discuss their intentions with the relevant Head of Institution at the earliest

24 Feb 2016: Buses are a good way to travel as they occur frequently and are cost effective. Most buses in Cambridge are operated by Stagecoach (Citi), where you can buy a ticket from the driver. A Dayrider ticket is valid for unlimited travel on Stagecoach

6 May 2016: Acceptable behaviour The University expects that all employees will conduct themselves in a professional manner when interacting with others or when managing colleagues. All members of the University should consider their own behaviour and the

24 Feb 2016: It is important to arrange accommodation in advance. As an international member of staff, you have a number of options open to you in terms of finding accommodation. The University of Cambridge has a dedicated Accommodation Service who can help

24 Feb 2016: If you need to telephone for an ambulance you should dial 999 (the call is free). You will be asked to explain the medical emergency. An emergency response vehicle will be sent to your location to take you/the patient to an accident and emergency

24 Feb 2016: The rules and regulations for opening a bank account in the UK are very strict. Many banks will not permit you to open an account until you have evidence of a UK address, which you may not receive until some months after arrival. What documents will

24 Feb 2016: The National Health Service (NHS) has comprehensive guidance and support for parents with babies and toddlers. You may also contact your family doctor (GP) at any time with questions or for appointments. Also, you may see someone at home called a

21 Mar 2016: Description This report includes details of (i) all overdue reviews (since the institution went live with SRD), (ii) all reviews completed during the last month and (iii) all reviews due within the current month. The following columns are shown: