Some health information is particularly relevant at the start of your studies.
Register with a local doctor
Though your home doctor will still be able to offer you care as a temporary patient during vacations, it is important that you register with a doctor near where you live for most of the year.
Some practices have their own websites that allow you to pre-register online. You will need to go to the surgery to complete registration.
Meningitis
Meningitis is relatively rare but can be fatal. All new students up to the age of 24 from the UK should have received the meningitis C vaccination. Any student who has not been vaccinated should contact their doctor’s surgery to request this vaccination. All non-UK students up to the age of 24 should ask their new doctor for the vaccination.
Mumps
On the recommendation of the Health Protection Agency, all new students who have not already had mumps are strongly advised to ensure that they have received at least one dose of the MMR vaccine before they arrive at university to begin their programme of study.
International students
The International Students Advisory Service (ISAS) provides advice on whether you can get free healthcare in the UK and how to find a doctor.