Doctors and nurses

You are strongly advised to register with your college doctor during your studies. Most practices allow online registration. CampusDoctor is an online service which you can use to register with your college doctor.  

You can choose to register with another local GP if you prefer, or with a local private medical practice for treatment if you are registered for NHS treatment but want more than the NHS is able to provide, or if you are not entitled to NHS treatment. The University does not endorse any one local medical practice over another. If you are not entitled to free NHS treatment, you are advised to take out appropriate private healthcare insurance for the length of your stay in the UK. If you’re not sure if you are eligible for NHS treatment, read further information about accessing health services in the UK.

When you register with a doctor, you will be asked for the dates of your vaccinations. You can also arrange any vaccinations that you still need to receive. 

Read more information about important vaccinations  

If you have a long-term health condition, it is possible for your college doctor to liaise with other health practitioners who know you and your medical history well. It is normally possible for you to choose to consult either a male or a female doctor. Like all doctor-patient relationships, those between college doctors, college nurses and students are confidential.  

For minor sickness and concerns, you can consult and obtain treatment from your college nurse. Most colleges either provide sickbays or have special arrangements for students who are confined to bed in their rooms.  

College doctors and nurses are part of your college’s welfare team, who can provide support for a range of issues, including signposting to specialist services when necessary. 

For most medical concerns, you should contact your GP for advice. Most GPs will have an online contact form which they will ask you to fill in before offering you an appointment. In the case of an emergency, get advice for medical emergencies and urgent mental health support.  

Your GP generally cannot provide advice about dental care or eye care, and in some cases it may be easier to seek advice from a pharmacist- read more information about accessing additional health services in the UK.