About Us Get Involved Your Union Change Things Be Represented Advice Hub Shop Login HEALTH AND WELLBEING We want you to feel your best so you can make the most of your time at Heriot-Watt! PHYSICAL HEALTH We strongly recommend you register with a doctor. If you live on campus or in the Edinburgh area you can register with Riccarton General Practice and Dentist on campus or with a GP and dentist closer to your accommodation if you so choose. If you live off-campus outside of Ediniburgh, you should register with a GP and dentist local to you. If you live in Galashiels you can register with Braeside Practice; Eildon Practice; Ellwyn Practice; and Waverly Practice in the Galashiels Health Centre (next to ASDA car park). The emergency dentist travels around the borders, and you need to book on the day as it’s for emergency treatments. If you need them, call 0845 300 0930. IN AN EMERGENCY In an emergency, dial 999. You should also alert Campus Security as soon as possible; not only are they trained first aiders but they are needed to direct emergency services to your location. Pick up any red phone on campus, which will dial them automatically; dial 2222 from any phone on campus; or tap either “Emergency” or "First Aid” on the SafeZone to bring security to your location. MENTAL HEALTH Mental health is something that can affect us all, and it's okay to talk about it. Anxiety and stress are common amongst students. We support university campaigns to promote and raise awareness of positive mental health. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to pop in for a chat. SEXUAL HEALTH We take safe sex seriously. The C:Card service is a confidential, NHS run service providing free condoms. We’ll take your date of birth and the first part of your postcode (for statistical reasons only) and then you’ll be provided with your very own C:Card. Bring it to us and you’ll then have free access to our varied selection of condoms. It is recommended that you get tested for Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI’s) every time you have sex with a new partner, or if you have any reason to believe you may have contracted something. Remember, not all STI’s show symptoms so it’s always best to check and be safe. Lothian Sexual Health can be found at Chalmers Sexual Health Centre, 2A Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH39ES and provide a variety of services and advice, including STI tests. The Galashiels Health Centre can offer sexual health advice if you are living in Galashiels. Don’t be embarrassed to get tested – it’s what sensible people do. USEFUL LINKS Togetherall: The Safe and Anonymous Peer Support Community CALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably C:Card - The Free Condom Service Edinburgh Nightline Lothian Sexual Health: The Local Clinic for Sexual Health Tests and Advice Mind: The Mental Health Charity Offering Information and Support: Riccarton Dental Practise: The Dentist on Campus Riccarton General Practise: The Doctor on Campus Samaritans: A Safe Place to Talk SANE: Changing Mental Health for Good ALSO IN THIS SECTION... The Advice Hub Academic Support Accommodation Health and Wellbeing International Students Money and Consumer SAY HELLO... STUDENTS FIRST, ALWAYS. About Us Get Involved Your Union Change Things Be Represented Advice Hub Shop Heriot-Watt University Student Union is a charity (SC011949) and company limited by guarantee (SC504788) registered in Scotland. Heriot-Watt University Student Union, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS We take privacy seriously. Click here to read about it. Fancy advertising to our users? Visit our Advertising section 0131 451 5333 We can't handle calls just now - click here for other options! Heriot-Watt University Student Union, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS hello@hwunion.com Powered by MSL We use cookies (not the edible type!) on our website, to give you the best experience. Find out more here. OK ×