Health services

You are entitled to NHS (National Health Service) care. This includes free access to all doctors, nurses, hospital treatments and medications. You will not be asked for payment.

Register with a doctor

You 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 them whilst at home.

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: www.nhsggc.org.uk

How to register with a local doctor

At a doctor's practice

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

Students living in University accomodation

You should register with a doctor as soon as possible after your arrival in Glasgow. You can view more information on how to register with a doctor on the UofGLiving site

Students living in private accomodation

Lists of General Practitioners are available in main post offices and public libraries. 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.

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 (GP) you are registering with.

Medical certificates

In most situations you should self-certify for any sickness absence of less than one week.

Register with a dentist

Dentists search: 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.

  • Patients unregistered with a dentist (daytime contact): +44 (0) 141 232 6323
  • Out of hours treatment (via referral from NHS24): 08454 24 24 24

Vaccinations

Men ACWY vaccination

This is a vaccination programme to protect you against Meningitis.

You may have been called to have this vaccination prior to attending University and if so, you don’t need take any further action.

If you have not been vaccinated, the vaccine is available through your local medical practice. We strongly encourages you to take up the offer of vaccination.

Flu vaccination

You may be eligible for flu vaccination under the NHS. Flu vaccination is available by payment through most local pharmacists. 

MMR Vaccination

If you suspect you might be infected with Mumps, you should not attend lectures and should seek medical advice to confirm the diagnosis.

Please ensure that you have had two MMR vaccinations. The MMR vaccination is available free of charge at your local medical practice.

NHS Services

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

Website

Browse for nearest Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacy, Sexual Health Clinic and Travel Clinic in the area.

NHS Choices

A comprehensive health information service with articles, videos and interactive tools.

NHS Health A-Z

Information directory on more than 800 health conditions and treatments which can be searched by A-Z or body map.

NHS Hospitals

NHS Inform

A quality assured health and care information for people based in Scotland.

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

NHS Services A-Z

A comprehensive health information service with articles, videos and interactive tools.

NHS Support Services directory

A directory of the Scottish Support Services. Browse for local and national organisations.

Other external support

Breathing Space

Free and confidential phone and web based service for any individual experiencing low mood or depression.

Health Rights Information Scotland

Information about health services in Scotland. Many of the resources on this website are offered in alternative formats and translations.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

A gateway to Scottish-focused information on different aspects of mental health and wellbeing.

Sexual Health Service

Information about sexual health and wellbeing.

Rape Crisis Scotland

Rape Crisis Scotland provides crisis support for anyone in Scotland affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.