@SophieC I agree it isn't , you shouldn't have to put up with that. If it's not in London , try moving to London? There are so many nationalities and accents in London I doubt anyone would bat an eyelid at a Dutch accent .
@SophieC good point but you could try house sitting. Some agencies can get you cheap accommodation that way , so I hear anyway. If you work for the NHS don't they have a procedure for filing a grievance about this issue?
@SophieC that's a shame. Just ignore the idiots and focus your attention and energy on nice people instead ? See above re house sitting for cheap ways to live in London