As Semester Two has begun, we want to remind you of some practical guidance to maintain your health and wellbeing.
Register with a local doctor 听
We encourage all our students, UK and international, to register with a local doctor (also known as a 鈥楪P鈥� – General Practitioner). Your doctor can support you with both your mental and physical health.听听
The quickest and easiest way to register is online,听which you can do听听and .听听
If you are based in Winchester or another location, you can also find your local GP using your postcode on the听听听
Remember to bring along details of your medical history and any medications you are using,鈥痑s well as鈥痯hotographic ID.听听
International students
Please remember to bring a letter from the University of Southampton as proof that you are a student, along with your passport and any loose immigration documents. You should ask to be added to the list of National Health Service (NHS) patients. This means you will not have to pay a fee to visit the doctor.听听
For more information about registering with a doctor,听visit this page.听听
Use the right service for healthcare听听
The UK has different available听options so you can get the right support and healthcare at any time. The 鈥楿se the right service鈥� website breaks down each healthcare service you can use. for advice on what service to use in different situations.
University support for wellbeing and safety听听
Being a student at university can bring some challenges and can affect how you are feeling.听Our student support and wellbeing services are there to help you, whatever your need.听听
The Student Hub听is your first point of contact for questions and concerns relating to fees, financial support, accommodation, wellbeing, disability, careers, and course administration. They are available 24/7 to support you.听听
If you would like to speak to someone about your mental health and wellbeing,听you can email听studenthub@soton.ac.uk, or call +44(0)23 80599 599. If you wish to speak to someone in person, please . 听
