It is essential that all students register, as soon as possible after their arrival , with a medical practitioner either in Southampton, or for Winchester School of Art students, with one of the three group practices in central Winchester. Failure to register with a GP in Southampton, or in Winchester, may jeopardise a student's ability to secure emergency treatment if required during the evening or at weekends. When registering, students should bring with them their NHS Medical Card, and, if they have not already received immunisation against meningitis, request that they be given this treatment as quickly as possible. There are also ten other Practices in the locality with which students may choose to register. Most practices will be able to provide speedy immunisation against meningitis for any student who has not received this prior to their arrival at the university.
Most practices offer a simple health check at time of registration.
Details of all twelve Practices, giving their addresses and telephone numbers, and information about when and where students may register, are set out in the Registration pack. Students who arrive after the beginning of the first semester should immediately contact one of the listed practices to arrange a suitable time to register. Monday-Friday 8.15 a.m. The University Health Service has been established for over 40 years. We specialise in providing health care for students, and we campaign on your behalf in the commissioning of health care.