What Am I Entitled To Uk

Am I entitled to vote in UK elections?

Probably not.  To be able to vote in any UK election (local or national) you need to be registered to vote with an address in the UK, or, if outside the country, have been registered within the last 15 years, or have been under the age of eighteen when you left the UK.  If you had registered to vote when you were a student then you can register:Overseas voters - About my vote

As a Yank working in the UK, am I entitled to see an NHS GP? If not, can I pay privately to see the same GP? Will they turn me away? Is that legal?

Yes, you’re entitled to see an NHS GP. This will be free of charge, regardless of your nationality or immigration status. Fees will only come into play if you need to be referred to a hospital or specialist, or if you need medication.You will need to register with the GP practice if you’re likely to see them more than once. This can be a temporary registration (for up to three months) or a permanent one. Tell the GP’s receptionist that you’re a temporary resident; they’ll give you a form to fill in.They do have the discretion to turn you away — GPs are basically self-employed contractors whose client is the NHS, not government employees — but not for any reason that would be considered discriminatory (sex, age, race, sexual orientation, etc etc). There’s an appeals procedure if you can’t find a doctor who will take you on as a patient, but I don’t think this is very common.If you do require hospital treatment, then unless it’s an emergency or certain special cases you’ll have to pay. If you’re in the UK on a visa that lets you stay for six months or more, then you (or your employer) will already have paid an Immigration Health Surcharge when you got your visa which entitles you to full, free NHS hospital care on the same basis as a UK resident.If you’re in the country for less than six months, you’ll be charged for care in much the same way an American hospital would charge you — hopefully your insurance covers this.NHS entitlements: migrant health guide

Am I allowed to take my entitled holiday at any time? (I'm in the UK)

When you first sign your Employment Contract with your employer (or even an Employment Agency), in that contract will be included the Holiday Policy. It’s the Law in the UK. The Holiday Policy will cover areas like how you accrue holidays, how many holiday days you are entitled to each year, how and when to book holidays, and also how to deal with any unpaid holidays if you are entitled to such.If you have a copy of your Employment Contract with you, I would suggest you revisit it just to double check what your employer requires of you concerning booking holidays.But as a rule of thumb, all employers need advance notice so that they can arrange someone to cover your duties. If you spring it upon them as a surprise, some employers may refuse that holiday request. Because holiday rules vary from employer to employer, some can allow your immediate holiday request if they have enough staff. But some stringently demand a few days/weeks advance notice.

What funding am I entitled to as a UK mature student who's already gone to university?

It would depend more on what/where you are planning to study and your personal financial circumstances rather than your age or the fact that you have already completed a degree.There are 3 possible sources - 1. government loan/grant (URL below)https://www.gov.uk/student-finan...2. The University itself who will have grants, speak to admissions tutor or attend their open day to enquire the criteria as this varies between universities and courses this is available.3. If you are completing an advanced research degree such as a masters or PhD - certain companies or organisations might be interested in sponsoring if you can demonstrate how it benefits. Note this is very competitive.

Am I entitled to a British passport if I am Irish but one of my parents was born in Northern Ireland?

The wording at this link About Northern Ireland, quoted by G Leggett’s answer, is both a poor paraphrasing of what is written in Article 1, section vi of the Belfast Agreement and fudges UK nationality laws.https://assets.publishing.servic...People born in NI before January 1983, as in other parts of the UK, are British citizens. People born January 1983 onwards in NI with regard to their UK citizenship are subject to the same caveats as elsewhere in UK, see British citizenshipHowever, all people born on the island of Ireland, therefore also NI, before January 2005 are entitled to also hold Irish citizenship (by birth). However, if born January 2005 onwards, on the island of Ireland, then, as in the UK, caveats apply Irish citizenship through birth or descentBoth countries, UK 1983 and Ireland 2005, have removed the right to citizenship by location of birth, ‘by soil’ (jus soli), and replaced it with ‘by descent’ (jus sanguinis or ‘right of blood’) . Both were (cynical) moves to limit inward migration. (There is a useful look at this distinction in the current USA debate here S.E. Cupp: Only about 30 other countries offer birthright citizenship, making U.S. 'anomaly')Note that the Belfast Agreement was April 1998 and we do not have retrospective legislation in the UK. However the wording of the Agreement simply reaffirms the existing nationality legislation of both the UK and Ireland.The answer to your question is to work through the questions at this link British citizenship.(Your Irish nationality is relevant to the benefits of the Common Travel Area between UK and Ireland but not to acquiring British citizenship. It is however very valuable in the present UK political climate and you are saved the queue that a number of British citizens are joining to get their Irish passport. I am one of many UK citizens berating our G/GPs for failing to have the foresight (and money and documents) to dash to register as an Irish citizen in the 1920s before the birth of our parents/GPs. Pondering on that I conclude that there is a generation, those born in that decade, for whom claiming their ‘by descent’ birthright, and hence for their children was almost impossible (without access to lawyers), perhaps we children should campaign. )

Am I entitled to have full reasons why a disciplinary has been called before an actual hearing in the UK?

Am I entitled to have full reasons why a disciplinary has been called before an actual hearing in the UK?Yes. Issues should have been discussed with you before the hearing, but further explanation will be given at the hearing.You have the right to take someone with you, and a Union Rep is a good idea if you have oneThis is from the UK Government website“Disciplinary hearingsYour employer should not take any disciplinary action before meeting with you first and discussing the problem.This disciplinary meeting (normally called a ‘hearing’) should be at a reasonable time and place.At the hearing your employer should:explain the complaint against yougo through the evidencegive you a chance to tell your side of the storyIf you raise a significant new fact or issue at the hearing your employer might stop it and look into the issue. They should then rearrange the hearing at a later date.”Disciplinary procedures and action against you at work