Quote Originally Posted by Cold Spud View Post
Hi Terpe, thanks to this interesting answer to my query. It clarified my confused.com mind. My passport need not to be changed as its renewal doesnt comes till 2014 so, I know now it is not the TOC. Its just my lawyer has implied that I have to register or do something on arrival which has baffled me a bit.
There are plenty of important things to do when you arrive into the UK that'll keep you busy for a while, you can be sure of that.

Register with your local doctor/dentist
Follow these links:-
How do I register with a GP?
How to find an NHS dentist?

Add your name to your husband's Council Tax Bill (this will provide address ID to open bank account, applying for credt, applying for FLR etc.)

Add your name to your husband's utility bills (this will provide address ID to open bank account, applying for credt, applying for FLR etc.)

Apply for a National Insurance Number
Follow this link:-
Get a National Insurance number

Get a bank account (probably only a 'basic' bank account as you will have no credit history)

Consider studying and passing the new Life in UK Test (you need to pass this before applying for ILR)
Always easier to study and pass before while you have time free before you start working.

Here are some other very useful links to research and explore:-

A pretty good general website called Just arrived in UK
If you click on that link you'll also see you can select different languages including Filipino

The very best website for all issues connected with the UK Government Departments etc is here called GOV.UK
You'll find a complete range of information and services. Very useful. Get it bookmarked.

You'll need to be familiar with the Provision of UK Health services within the NHS. Their website is here called NHS Choices

I'm sure other members here will think of other stuff to keep you busy.

Congratulations on your visa approval .
Hurry over to UK or you'll miss the summer