Did you know we have our very own doctors\u2019 surgery right in the heart of Frenchay Campus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s open to all UWE Bristol students, no matter which campus you\u2019re studying at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Register before you need an appointment:<\/strong> register online with the University Health Centre<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can stay registered with us for your whole time at university, which means you won\u2019t have to worry about finding another doctor as you move in your second and third year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, as we work in partnership with The Old School Surgery in Fishponds, registering with us means you\u2019ll be automatically registered with them too. Effectively you\u2019re getting two doctors\u2019 surgeries for one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Registering now means that we\u2019ll be able to get your records from your previous GP so that we\u2019re ready to treat you if you need us. It also means you won\u2019t have to worry about going through the registration process or finding a walk-in centre when you actually need to see a doctor \u2013 you can just book an appointment with us without all the extra hassle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And don\u2019t worry \u2013 you can still see your previous GP if you go home for the holidays. You\u2019ll just need to see them as a temporary patient. It won\u2019t affect your registration with us in Bristol and you can easily re-register with them if you move back home once you\u2019ve finished your course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So why register with us? <\/p>\n\n\n\n We make it really easy for you to book appointments that fit around your lectures \u2013 you can do it online using our Klinik access system. We offer routine appointments booking up to two weeks in advance, however, if you have an urgent medical need we also offer same-day telephone calls or face-to-face appointments once your Klinik form has been triaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We have a vast clinical team based at the Health Centre, consisting of GPs, nurses, mental health nurses, phlebotomists, first contact physiotherapists, sexual health nurses and clinical pharmacists. The clinician you see or speak to will depend on the symptoms you are experiencing following your Klinik form being triaged.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n We offer all of your standard GP services, including appointments, blood tests, travel vaccines, sexual health advice and free chlamydia screening kits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We can arrange your MenACWY vaccination if you are in your first year and under the age of 25, which protects you against four different causes of meningitis and septicaemia. If you didn\u2019t have it before you arrived we really recommend that you have it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Health Centre works in partnership with the University\u2019s Wellbeing Service<\/a>, offering you support for your mental health and wellbeing. We\u2019ll refer you to other services in and around Bristol where required, to make sure you get all the medical help you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that some common minor health concerns like coughs, colds, hayfever or an upset stomach don\u2019t need to be seen by a doctor, unless they last for more than a week. Pop in to talk to your local pharmacist for advice \u2013 they\u2019re experts who can recommend certain medications that you can take without a prescription. If the doctors\u2019 surgery or pharmacy is closed, you can call NHS 111<\/a> for urgent medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re an international student our healthcare system may be different to what you\u2019re used to \u2013 don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to explain everything you need to know and can provide a translator. Most services such as GP consultations and emergency treatment are free for everyone. You may need to pay for prescriptions, dental treatment and sight tests \u2013 although most students can get these at a reduced cost or free (just complete an\u00a0application form<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Doctors\u2019 surgeries don\u2019t provide eye tests or dental check ups \u2013 you can find an optician or a dentist through the\u00a0NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, we\u2019re here to help you so that you can get on with your studies and fully enjoy your university experience \u2013 so register with us<\/a> now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Did you know we have our very own doctors\u2019 surgery right in the heart of Frenchay Campus? It\u2019s open to all UWE Bristol students, no matter which campus you\u2019re studying at. 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Booking appointments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who you can see<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Services available<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mental health and wellbeing support\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you might not need a GP\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
International students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dentists and opticians<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n