Pls has anyone had experience with bicycle riding during the winter period? I am thinking of getting a bike to ease the cost of transport for me. but I am also considering the cold. I don't know how it is when winter sets in. And hoping my investment in buying the bike would not be futile.

If you have any experience on this. Kindly share.

Thanks

I really think NL needs a lot of upgrade.

Many modifications that will better user experiences and needs.

I hope this gets to @seun

omopapa:
I wish there’s a way we can pin certain information on here Cus I’m sure somebody will comeback to ask this same question again

toyclicks:
Pls has anyone had experience with bicycle riding during the winter period? I am thinking of getting a bike to ease the cost of transport for me. but I am also considering the cold. I don't know how it is when winter sets in. And hoping my investment in buying the bike would not be futile.

If you have any experience on this. Kindly share.

Thanks

Sha don’t forget to buy better padlock , them boys aren’t smiling

You snooze, you lose!

omopapa:
The best option would have been to apply to HCPC through the international route but u might need MLSN registration. However, volunteering in U.K. labs will give u experience and recommendations for any job openings.

Check out this link for list of accredited unis

https://www.ibms.org/resources/documents/ibms-accredited-post-graduate-degree-courses-updated-sept-2020/1accredited-course-higher-updated-2020-september-11.pdf

Also, there’s a training you can apply for here in the uk. It’s a 6 weeks crash training course in Microbiology or Histology. The training is about £3500 but they accept monthly payment. They help with ur CV and recommend you for jobs via recruitment agencies to NHS hospitals. You can get locum jobs from there and work ur way towards securing a permanent job.

Thanks for the swift response @omopapa. I have a few questions(if you do not mind). I just want to understand the whole thing .
1) Will the training be beneficial in getting HCPC licence? I mean will it make up for the little lab experience that I have?

2) The lab experience I have including the one I intend to get is in a lab where they do majorly hematology and biochemistry tests like malaria, genotype, liver function test etc. I don't have any experience in microbiology or histology. Hope it will not be a problem (when it comes to applying for licence)?

3) Based on your experience, what's the probability of getting a volunteer job? I intend to also work while schooling to pay for my living expenses and a small portion of my fees. How feasible is it to combine this with volunteering?
Thanks a lot and a lot for your time @omopapa. I anticipate your response.

ugomnaanny:
My TB test is dec 2 and I'm yet to get admission, should I go ahead with it or I should wait?

Can you exchange your appointment slot with me, I have December 11th and it's quit late

Yeso
Thank you. I need ppl with the experience. Abeg!
Cos I believe if it works, it will be a great way of saving money from transport

mattfeuter:


Sha don’t forget to buy better padlock , them boys aren’t smiling

You snooze, you lose!

omopapa:
I wish there’s a way we can pin certain information on here Cus I’m sure somebody will comeback to ask this same question again

Even with this explanation. I still saw a followup comment saying to explain the breakdown ..... I weak

1. Yes it will add up to your experience if u get a job with it. It seems to be the easiest way while ur waiting to be licensed you can earn some money from the job u get as a result of the training.

2. It won’t be a prob. The registration is generic you can work in any of the specialties of biomedical sci (haematology, microbiology, histology, biochemistry, virology). However, u need experience to work in a chosen specialty hence the reason for the training

Also, most biochemistry and haematological tests are automated unlike Nigeria that they are hands on.

3. Volunteering has become as competitive as getting a full time job recently due to the pecks that comes with it. Usually, ur lecture can refer you the closest NHS facility to ur uni but the competition is high I must say.

I doubt if u can manage to combine volunteering, working and studying together, will be too much hassle for you trust me.

Options are either

1. Study and volunteer to get experience (but no time to work)
2. Study and work (20hrs/week) to earn money (no time to volunteer)
3. Option 2 plus 6 weeks training, graduate, apply for post study visa and use ur training to secure a locum job.

Hopefully with ur experience as a locum staff and before the end of ur post graduate visa u will be HCPC registered and can switch to tier 2

Zoe1234:
Thanks for the swift response @omopapa. I have a few questions(if you do not mind). I just want to understand the whole thing .
1) Will the training be beneficial in getting HCPC licence? I mean will it make up for the little lab experience that I have?

2) The lab experience I have including the one I intend to get is in a lab where they do majorly hematology and biochemistry tests like malaria, genotype, liver function test etc. I don't have any experience in microbiology or histology. Hope it will not be a problem (when it comes to applying for licence)?

3) Based on your experience, what's the probability of getting a volunteer job? I intend to also work while schooling to pay for my living expenses and a small portion of my fees. How feasible is it to combine this with volunteering?
Thanks a lot and a lot for your time @omopapa. I anticipate your response.

Your body generates heat when your riding and shldnt be as cold but u will have to be well dressed obviously

Bicycle riding is eco friendly, cheap means of transportation and healthy. You can NEVER go wrong owing one.

Lastly, “wahala be like bicycle” e no need fuel to start!

toyclicks:
Pls has anyone had experience with bicycle riding during the winter period? I am thinking of getting a bike to ease the cost of transport for me. but I am also considering the cold. I don't know how it is when winter sets in. And hoping my investment in buying the bike would not be futile.

If you have any experience on this. Kindly share.

Thanks

Lianalexa:


Emirates. They do now ooo.

You can do it around the airport if you are in Lagos, its 2k which you have to pay online.

https://www.yellowcardnigeria.com/

Google is your friend too

omopapa:
The transcript is a MAJOR document in assessing your application to determine whether u meet the academic criteria. It shld have been attached when filling the application form. I’m sure they will get back to you to request for it and other documents but u will need to act fast and reply them ASAP as time is already ticking for January intake

Thanks boss

omopapa:
Do you have any queries about university of Wolverhampton? I’m an alumni, I knw the city and the uni like the back of my palm

Pls what is the criteria for getting CAS kos I'm yet to rec'd despite preCAS interview.

toyclicks:
Pls has anyone had experience with bicycle riding during the winter period? I am thinking of getting a bike to ease the cost of transport for me. but I am also considering the cold. I don't know how it is when winter sets in. And hoping my investment in buying the bike would not be futile.

If you have any experience on this. Kindly share.

Thanks

Go for it, i cycle a lot..winter, summer etc, get a good glove and winter jack, after 5-10mins you will not feel it. Get good bike lock else you will lose your bike even in front of your house.

You need front and back light if you cycle at night

Availability of the course u applied for
Meeting the academic criteria assessed using ur transcript
Among others

justinaa2012:
Pls what is the criteria for getting CAS kos I'm yet to rec'd despite preCAS interview.

Good evening guys ,
This is the mail I got this morning, I am nervous and don't know if it is positive or negative...


Dear ************

REF: GWF*********

Please be advised that a decision was made on your visa application today. Your documents and visa decision will now be returned by commercial courier to the visa application centre where you applied (unless you paid for the courier fee in which case it will be returned directly to you). This can take a few days and be subject to unforeseen delays so please wait for the visa application centre to advise you when your documents and decision are ready for collection.


Regards,
UKVI Pretoria




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omopapa:
1. Yes it will add up to your experience if u get a job with it. It seems to be the easiest way while ur waiting to be licensed you can earn some money from the job u get as a result of the training.

2. It won’t be a prob. The registration is generic you can work in any of the specialties of biomedical sci (haematology, microbiology, histology, biochemistry, virology). However, u need experience to work in a chosen specialty hence the reason for the training

Also, most biochemistry and haematological tests are automated unlike Nigeria that they are hands on.

3. Volunteering has become as competitive as getting a full time job recently due to the pecks that comes with it. Usually, ur lecture can refer you the closest NHS facility to ur uni but the competition is high I must say.

I doubt if u can manage to combine volunteering, working and studying together, will be too much hassle for you trust me.

Options are either

1. Study and volunteer to get experience (but no time to work)
2. Study and work (20hrs/week) to earn money (no time to volunteer)
3. Option 2 plus 6 weeks training, graduate, apply for post study visa and use ur training to secure a locum job.

Hopefully with ur experience as a locum staff and before the end of ur post graduate visa u will be HCPC registered and can switch to tier 2

Wow...thank you very much for this valuable info @omopapa. Option 3 seems like the best option for me.

Just to be sure I understand you correctly, HCPC licence is not needed for locum positions and also, with the experience I will get from the locum job (give or take 1 year), my chances of getting the licence will be quite high right?

Please (if it's not stressful for you), I will need more information on the 6 weeks crash training so I can know how to find my way there when the time comes.

I really appreciate all you do for us. Thanks for your time.

Great!
Thanks

justwise:


Go for it, i cycle a lot..winter, summer etc, get a good glove and winter jack, after 5-10mins you will not feel it. Get good bike lock else you will lose your bike even in front of your house.

You need front and back light if you cycle at night

toyclicks:
Pls has anyone had experience with bicycle riding during the winter period? I am thinking of getting a bike to ease the cost of transport for me. but I am also considering the cold. I don't know how it is when winter sets in. And hoping my investment in buying the bike would not be futile.

If you have any experience on this. Kindly share.

Thanks

Wear a good jacket (preferably hooded and waterproof for when it rains) and some warm gloves.

Just wise boss! Pls, do I need to maintain the information provided for a denied US visitors visa when applying for a TIER 4 UK? Or they don’t share info as much as bio data... especially with marital status ?

The bolded, yes but u will be earning band 4 rate (about £11/hr or so)

Let me knw when you are ready for the training I will refer you to them

Zoe1234:
Wow...thank you very much for this valuable info @omopapa. Option 3 seems like the best option for me.

Just to be sure I understand you correctly, HCPC licence is not needed for locum positions and also, with the experience I will get from the locum job (give or take 1 year), my chances of getting the licence will be quite high right?

Please (if it's not stressful for you), I will need more information on the 6 weeks crash training so I can know how to find my way there when the time comes.

I really appreciate all you do for us. Thanks for your time.

omopapa:
Availability of the course u applied for
Meeting the academic criteria assessed using ur transcript
Among others

just checked now they are requesting for POF & TB test despite paying deposit fee of 3k.Thatz not what I was told initially.

SAAIRUOYUK:
Just wise boss! Pls, do I need to maintain the information provided for a denied US visitors visa when applying for a TIER 4 UK? Or they don’t share info as much as bio data... especially with marital status ?

Declare any visa refusal, be honest when completing the application form.

Tyler2020:
Good evening guys ,
This is the mail I got this morning, I am nervous and don't know if it is positive or negative...


Dear ************

REF: GWF*********

Please be advised that a decision was made on your visa application today. Your documents and visa decision will now be returned by commercial courier to the visa application centre where you applied (unless you paid for the courier fee in which case it will be returned directly to you). This can take a few days and be subject to unforeseen delays so please wait for the visa application centre to advise you when your documents and decision are ready for collection.


Regards,
UKVI Pretoria




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Fret not,it's most likely good news.when did you do your biometrics?

@Kcmontez @Olinga @NomzyJust
Good evening. Please have you received your CAS from Northampton?

omopapa:
The bolded, yes but u will be earning band 4 rate (about £11/hr or so)

Let me knw when you are ready for the training I will refer you to them

Ok...thanks a lot @omopapa

Tyler2020:
Good evening guys ,
This is the mail I got this morning, I am nervous and don't know if it is positive or negative...


Dear ************

REF: GWF*********

Please be advised that a decision was made on your visa application today. Your documents and visa decision will now be returned by commercial courier to the visa application centre where you applied (unless you paid for the courier fee in which case it will be returned directly to you). This can take a few days and be subject to unforeseen delays so please wait for the visa application centre to advise you when your documents and decision are ready for collection.


Regards,
UKVI Pretoria




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You can only know the outcome when you pick up your passport. Be positive, it will end in praise. When did you go for biometrics?

justwise:


Declare any visa refusal, be honest when completing the application form.

How about in a case where you can’t remember the exact date and reason for refusal.

What do we fill in the column where we declared that “yes” we have been refused a visa before.


LagosismyHome mimilyrics

Yeah so you shld give that to them to hasten the process

justinaa2012:
just checked now they are requesting for POF & TB test despite paying deposit fee of 3k.Thatz not what I was told initially.

wow, 1 pound is now 650 naira?

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Fret not,it's most likely good news.when did you do your biometrics?





I did it 20th this month

Priority?

dadawig:


You can only know the outcome when you pick up your passport. Be positive, it will end in praise. When did you go for biometrics?

20th of November I did my biometrics and it was priority I payed for
I’m so nervous