Living in the UK
Summary of sections: 
- Health (GP, dentist, optician information and registration, mental and sexual health support, carer support, registering births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships etc)
- Housing (information on buying, renting, social housing, household services such as rubbish collection, information on fly tipping, etc)
- Education (information on early years, schools and beyond)
- Transport (using public transport, driving your own vehicle, etc)
- Information on other services such as Banking, using Post office, TV, Telephone, etc and Hillingdon People magazine, HillingdonFirst card
1. HEALTH
1.5. Registration of births, deaths, marriage and civil partnerships
Registering a birth 
When a baby is born, their birth must be registered within 42 days with the local registrar.
To make an appointment to register a baby contact:
The Register Office Civic Centre High Street Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1UW. | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Online: Register a birth |
Who can register?
If the baby’s parents are married – either parent can register the baby.
If the mother and father aren’t married – the mother registers the birth.
To register the birth you need to give this information:
Passports for both parents or British driving licence
Marriage certificate if applicable.
Proof of address (utility bill or other)
Baby's red birth book issued by the maternity hospital.
£11 for each short or full certificate (cash or debit/credit card are accepted.
After registering the baby you will get a copy of the entry in the register and a form to register the baby with a doctor.
Registering a death 
When someone dies, their death must be registered with the local registrar within five working days of the death.
In response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and following advice from government, currently council undertaking death registrations by telephone only and all ceremonial services have been suspended.
If the death took place within the London Borough of Hillingdon, it has to be registered at Hillingdon Register Office.
Telephone appointments are available Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 3.30pm
Who can register?
A relative or other person present at the death.
A relative present during the last illness.
A relative living in the registration area.
The person arranging the funeral.
To register a death you need to give this Information:
The date and the place of death.
The full name of the person who died.
The date and place of birth of the person who died.
The job and work address of the person.
Your name and address.
The name and date of birth of the partner.
The medical certificate from the doctor.
Information about any pension/benefits the person got.
Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages & Civil Partnerships London. Borough of Hillingdon The Register Office Civic Centre High Street Uxbridge UB8 1UW. | Online: Death Booking Email: registeroffice@hillingdon.gov.uk |
Registering a marriage 
Marriage – arrangement and ceremony
Decide the date and the place you want to marry.
You must then give notice of your intention to marry – to do this contact the Register office to make an appointment.
Confirm the place you want to marry in.
Wedding Venues:
Documents you need:
You must give evidence of your age and identity – e.g. birth certificate and passport.
If either person has been married before, in the UK or another country, you must show legal proof of divorce.
If either person is a widow/widower, you must show a copy of the former partner’s death certificate.
Renewal of marriage vows
Any married couple can arrange this ceremony.
in the Four Seasons Room at the Register Office. Cost - £173.50.
at other approved premises. Cost - £262.50.
Click for more information on marriages and civil partnerships in Hillingdon
Registering a civil partnership 
Arrangements
Decide the date and the place you want to have the ceremony.
Give notice of your intention to do this – in the area where you live.
In Hillingdon you have the choice of holding your civil partnerships at these venues.
Hillingdon Register Office is available for signings only.
Documents needed:
You must show your passport and extra proof of identity (with a photo and date of birth).
You must also show 2 documents with your current address - council tax/bank statement and a utility bill (gas/electricity/telephone)
You must have lived at this address for a minimum of 7 days.
If either person has been married or had a civil partnership before – you must show divorce documents or death certificate.
If either person is a foreign national and subject to Immigration control – contact the Register Office.
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