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Student health services
About Student Health Services
NHS medical services are available to students at our Stoke and Stafford campuses. Surgeries are held each weekday during term-time.
GP Registration
If you live in an area for three months or more, you should register with a General Practitioner (GP) close to your address. You are advised to do so quickly as it will help you receive treatment, should you need it. GP contact details can be found via the NHS website or through telephone directory services. If you return home during the vacation, it is not necessary to re-register with your GP at home. You can ask to be treated as a temporary resident.
Help with NHS charges
An application form (HC1) for help with NHS charges is available from the Student Advice Centres (in the Students' Union) or either of the Student GP Practices, renewable every six months.
Tip: Most people become liable to pay for prescriptions when they reach 19, so it is advisable to attend for any necessary dental, optical and other NHS consultations before your 19th birthday.
Contact
Student health services:
t: 0300 1231765 (Stoke)
t: 01785 353570 (Stafford)
Hospital Centre, Accident and Emergency
t: 01782 715444
Fire, Ambulance or Police
t: 999
The Samaritans (Counselling Service)
t: 08457 909090
