Doctor and medical services

All full-time students are required to register with a local doctor. The University medical advisors are , in Â鶹ֱ²¥.

Appointments must always be made to see the doctor. To see the doctor or to book an appointment at the Swan Practice you can:

  • call 01280 818600
  • use the online 
  • use the 

Prescriptions for medicines are taken into a pharmacy (or chemist) who will then provide you with the medicine or treatment. Under the NHS you will, in many cases, have to pay a small sum for medication. Students can apply for a reduction in fees using NHS form HC1, available from your doctor.

How to register with the doctor

All registered students who live in Â鶹ֱ²¥ are required to also register with The Swan Practice in order to receive medical support, even if you do not think you will ever be unwell or need to see a doctor.

Students can register with Swan Practice online and obtain further information on the .

All registered students living outside the area served by Swan Practice should register as a patient with their nearest local G.P. (doctor).  If you live at home, you will probably already be registered with a G.P. service.  If you are moving to a new area and are unsure where to go to find a doctor, take a look at the Ìý³Ù´Ç´Ç±ô.