Health

Dentists search - NHS24: www.nhs24.com/FindLocal

Please note: some dental practices require the HC1 form from students (phone the practice to get more information).


Dental Emergency

If you are not yet registered with a dentist you can contact the Dental Hospital for an emergency appointment. However, they will only accept you if it is an emergency.

For patients unregistered with a dentist, daytime contact is: +44 (0) 141 232 6323
Out of hours treatment is available through a referral from NHS24: 08454 24 24 24

Registering with an NHS doctor

Students should register with a local doctor (within the postcode area of your term-time home) who will be responsible for your medical care whilst at the University. This does not mean the relationship with your home doctor is broken. You may still consult him/her when on vacation.

Please note: you may have great difficulty in getting medical attention if you are not registered, especially if an emergency arises in the middle of the night.

GP Surgeries search - NHS24: www.nhs24.com/FindLocal


How to register with a local doctor

1. Take your medical card with you.  If you can not find this you will be given a form to complete at the practice.

2. Students living in University accomodation

You will be given the opportunity of registering with a local doctor at the start of your residence. Details will be avaliable from the Accommodation Office when you are given the keys for your accommodation.

3. Students living in private accomodation

Lists of General Practitioners are available in main post offices, public libraries and below. Contact your chosen practice to ask if you will be able to register with them. The staff at the practice will then advise you accordingly.

4. Overseas students

If you have not previously been registered with an NHS doctor and do not have an NHS medical card, you should inform the general practitioner you are registering with. If you experience any difficutly, visit us for advice.

Breathing Space

Free and confidential phone and web based service for any individual experiencing low mood or depression.
Website: www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 83 85 87 

Health Rights Information Scotland

Information about health services in Scotland. Many of the resources on this website are offered in alternative formats and translations.
Website: www.hris.org.uk 

NHS 24

NHS 24 Website
Browse for nearest GP, Dentists, Pharmacy, Sexual Health Clinic and Travel Clinic in the area.
Website: www.nhs24.com 

NHS 24: Help Line
Self care advice for people in Scotland. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Telephone: 08454 24 24 24 

NHS Inform:

Health A - Z
Information directory on more than 800 health conditions and treatments which can be searched by A - Z or body map.
Website: www.nhsinform.co.uk/health-library

Mental Health & Wellbeing
A gateway to Scottish-focused information on different aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
Website: www.nhsinform.co.uk/mentalhealth

Musculoskeletal Zone
Information and advice about muscle or joint problems.
Website: www.nhsinform. co.uk/msk

Alcohol Zone
Information about alcohol related health problems.
Website: www.nhsinform.co.uk/health-zones/alcohol

NHS Living Life 

A telephone support service based on a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. Call Monday to Friday 1300 - 2100 to make an appointment.
Telephone: 0800 328 96 55 

Sexual Health Scotland

Information about sexual health and wellbeing.
Website: www.sexualhealthscotland.co.uk

Support Services Directory

A directory of the Scottish Support Services. Browse for local and national organisations.
Website: www.nhsinform.co.uk/support-services