Your Health

Emergencies:

- Accident and Emergency (A&E)
- NHS walk-in centres (you do not need to be registered or to have an appointment)

The nearest A&E to the school is:

Newham General Hospital

Glen Road, London E13 8SL

 

The nearest NHS walk-in centres to the school are:

Stratford Health Centre

121-123 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EN

Tel: 020 8555 3936

 

The Forest Practice

Lord Lister Health Centre, 121 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EP

Tel: 020 3474 6510

 

 

How to register with GP

You should register with a GP's (doctor’s) surgery when you arrive in the UK. It is important to register as soon as you can and not wait until the first time you are ill.

To register, you will need to have:

  • - a document confirming your address in the UK (e.g. a utility bill with your name and address)
  • - a letter from Britannia confirming your student status.
  • - your passport or ID

If the GP surgery you have chosen does not accept any new patients, then try another one. You can change your doctor at any time by taking your Medical Card to a new GP’s surgery to register.
You can ask for a list of local surgeries from your local library or find your nearest GP online: Find a GP Service

More info

 

Travel insurance

We highly recommended that you take out a travel insurance policy. This means you will be covered if you have a medical emergency, accident or have to cancel your course at short notice. Your travel insurance may also cover you for other situations or any unexpected eventualities.

Endsleigh study abroad insurance:
0800 028 3571
Visit Website >

Opticians

Opticians are widely available and are often located on high streets and in shopping centres. Most students need to pay for the cost of eye tests and a pair of glasses.

Dental treatment

Dental treatment is not free in the UK.

To find an emergency dentist phone the Dental Emergency Care Service on

0208 748 9365

24-Hour Emergency Dentist

or use the Find Dentists Service on the NHS website

NHS Find Dentists Service

 

There are many private dentists that charge for their services.

For free dental treatment by supervised dental students you can try:

Guy’s Hospital

Floors 17-28, Tower Wing, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT

Tel: 020 7188 8006

Scroll to Top