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
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
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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
or use the Find Dentists Service on the NHS website
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