Getting help for common medical problems

How to get advice if you are unwell, when to see a doctor and what to do if we are closed.

Pharmacies can often prescribe medicines for common conditions such as conjunctivitis, urine infections and emergency contraception.

Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without needing a prescription from a doctor or nurse

The NHS symptom checker helps you to find what service to use, when to see a doctor, and what to do if we are closed.

Live 111 chat Get medical help from the NHS directly by phoning 111 or use the 111 live chat for advice if we are closed.They can also help with emergency medication . You can request a translator.

Find a local Minor Injury Unit : a quicker and better way of being assessed if you have an injury than going to Accident & Emergency.

University Health and Wellbeing pages Request support or counselling, find resources to help with study, sleep and stress.

Student Health Apps

Download one of these free student apps for help and advice 

Sexual Health

Unity Sexual Health 

Order a postal sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening kit and get online advice and information on contraception and sexual health.  You can also get free STI screening kits from a vending machine; find out their locations and what to do here

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