Registering with a Doctor
It is very important for all students to be registered with a local doctor's surgery, so that you can see a doctor - often called a "General Practitioner" or "GP" - when you need to. Please register as soon as possible. Do not wait until you are unwell.
If you are a student from outside the UK, you may need to pay a healthcare surcharge (called the Immigration Health Surcharge or IHS) as part of your immigration application. There is some treatment that is free for everyone and some exemptions - see the on the UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) website for more information.
How to register
- Step 1: Find a surgery
If you are studying at our Newcastle campus, please visit the .
If you are studying at our London campus, please visit the to choose a surgery which suits you.
- Step 2: Visit the doctor's surgery to register in person
It is often helpful to take two forms of identification (one which includes a photograph, such as your passport, BRP card or driving license, and another which shows your term-time address, such as your accommodation tenancy agreement). You will be asked to complete a registration form at the surgery. If you have any questions about how to register, you can find contact details for each surgery on the .
Page last updated 25/01/24
