The Service is free to all students and their families if on a course of study lasting six months or more. The aim of the Student Health Service is to look after the physical and mental well-being of all students in the University. Its medical and nursing staff provide a full range of primary care facilities, as well as immunization, contraceptive counselling and provision, antenatal care, physiotherapy and preventative health education. Facilities for emergency dental treatment are available at the Dental Hospital. This offers completely confidential counselling help to any student who may have anxieties or difficulties.
Students bring a wide range of requests for help.
All full-time students are automatically members of the Union, which represents student interests within the University and outside. The Union building, which is one of the largest in the country, is the focal point of student activity and offers a wide range of facilities. Four bars, and a theatre, as well as games, meeting and work rooms, shops and a travel bureau are some of the many services available to students. With its 150 societies and clubs, the Union offers something for all interests - sport of every kind, music and drama, hobbies and politics are all catered for. Telephone 01275 392181.