While you are studying in the UK it is very important that you look after your health. You need to be aware of the resources available to you and how to access them.<\/p>\r\n
The University has a Student Health Centre on each campus where you can access information. You can visit the Nurse Health Adviser there if you have any health concerns. Visit our website for opening hours (term time only).<\/p>\r\n
Email: studenthealth@chi.ac.uk<\/a> Exception:\u00a0<\/strong>If you are an EU\/EEA\u202fnational\u202f(or a family member) and have applied to stay in the UK under the EU\u202fSettlement\u202fScheme\u202fyou will continue to have free access to the NHS services.<\/p>\r\n Do I need private medical\/travel\u202finsurance?\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Even if you can be treated by the NHS for most health needs, the NHS does not cover all risks. You should consider taking out a\u202ftravel\/medical insurance\u202fbefore leaving your country of residence.\u202fAdditional insurance\u202fcover\u202fcan be helpful\u202fin many situations e.g.\u202fif you fall ill and want to transported home for treatment or if you want a family member to stay in the\u202fUK to look after you.\u202fFor example,\u202fEndsleigh\u202fand\u202fCover 4 Insurance\u202foffer specialist insurances for international students in the UK.<\/p>\r\n Registering with a doctor<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n We strongly recommend that all students register with a GP local to the University Campus; it will still be possible for you to see your ‘home’ GP during holidays as a temporary patient.\u202f The nurse health advisers will help you through the registration process.<\/p>\r\n We maintain close links with four\u202flocal surgeries.<\/p>\r\n You can find a list of local Surgeries and dentists on our\u00a0Student Health and Wellbeing page.<\/p>\r\n Contacting a general practitioner out of surgery hours<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n If you need medical help out of hours but it is not an emergency call the NHS 111 number.<\/p>\r\n How do you make an appointment with the doctor?<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Appointments\u00a0are usually made by telephoning the surgery early in the morning. You need to check with your chosen surgery as different systems are in operation.<\/p>\r\n If you require medication the doctor will give you a written prescription which you will need to take to a pharmacy (chemist).<\/p>\r\n NHS Service Fees<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Appointments\u00a0are usually made by telephoning the surgery early in the morning. You need to check with your chosen surgery as different systems are in operation.<\/p>\r\n If you require medication the doctor will give you a written prescription which you will need to take to a pharmacy (chemist).<\/p>\r\n Getting the most from your pharmacist<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n The Pharmacy (or chemists) is the place to go to have prescriptions made up.\u202f Pharmacists provide a range of services including giving advice on how to treat and\u202frecognise\u202fminor illnesses and sexual health and contraceptive advice; this could save you a trip to the GP. The pharmacist should be able to tell you if you need to see your GP.\u202f If you need to talk in confidence ask the pharmacist if there is somewhere private where you can talk. You can use any pharmacy you wish.<\/p>\r\n The pharmacy sells some medication over the counter, which means they can be bought without a prescription. The contents and action of the medicine will be the same as the prescribed medicine but it may be cheaper. Ask your GP if the medicine that has been prescribed for you is available over the counter or ask the pharmacist when you hand your prescription to them. Most pharmacies offer the morning after pill for a charge, following a consultation with the pharmacist.<\/p>\r\n Medical Emergencies<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Anyone who is involved in a\u00a0life threatening\u00a0medical emergency should telephone 999; ask for an ambulance and say where you are and what is wrong. The ambulance should take you to the nearest Accident and Emergency department. This service is free but should only be used for emergencies when urgent treatment is needed immediately.<\/p>\r\n NHS 111 Service<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.<\/p>\r\n Call 111 if:<\/p>\r\n There is also a confidential interpreter service, which is available in many languages. Simply mention the language you wish to use when the NHS 111 operator answers your call.<\/p>\r\n If you need someone to talk to<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Visit the Campus Health Centre and drop in and see the Nurse Health Adviser.<\/p>\r\n As Nurse Health Advisers we offer:<\/p>\r\n Nurse Health Adviser\u202f: 07739 983703\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Dental Treatment<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n If you are eligible for NHS treatment you can receive your dental treatment at a reduced rate. You need to register with a dentist who accepts NHS patients. NHS dentists are extremely difficult to find and it is advisable that you have a check-up and resolve any problems before arriving at University if possible.\u00a0Generally\u00a0you will have to pay for a private dentist.<\/p>\r\n To find a dentist go to\u00a0https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/find-a-dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Dental Emergencies<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n If you have dental trauma and bleeding following an accident it is advisable that you go to the nearest Accident and Emergency unit at the local hospital.\u00a0 Otherwise contact:<\/p>\r\n Jubilee Dental Centre<\/strong><\/p>\r\n St Richards Hospital, Chichester.<\/p>\r\n Phone 01243 831 790 after 5.30 for same day appointment.<\/p>\r\n Open Monday to Friday 5.30pm – 10.00 pm.<\/p>\r\n Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays 8.30 am – 1.00pm.<\/p>\r\n Disability Services<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n The 香港六合论坛 welcomes students with disabilities and additional learning needs. The disability team provides a range of support services to students with disabilities, continuing health conditions, mental health conditions and specific learning needs.<\/p>\r\n The disability advisor can provide support and advice to students regarding the impact of their disability at university. If you have a disability or health condition that affects your living accommodation requirements in any way, you must contact the disability service at the earliest possible opportunity.<\/p>\r\n You must also contact this team if you need any adjustments to your teaching and learning because of a disability or health condition including extra time in exams, adapted teaching materials etc.<\/p>\r\n Student support is available in New Hall Bishop Otter campus and in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC),\u202fBognor\u202fCampus.<\/p>\r\n If you have any concerns please contact the Disability and Dyslexia Service:<\/p>\r\n Telephone: 01243 812076. Email:\u00a0dyslexia@chi.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0disability@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Appointments for the Disability Service can be booked through the Support and information Zone (SIZ) desk on both the campuses in the\u202fLRC\u202flibraries.<\/p>\r\n Mental Health advice<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Being a student can be very stressful.\u202fWhilst\u202fthere are many positive aspects of student life, there are also many pressures. You need to look after your physical AND mental health so that you are fit to face the challenges presented.<\/p>\r\n Leaving home and\u202ftravelling\u202fto study in a new country can be an especially stressful experience. Even though it may be something you have planned and prepared for, the extent of the change and the effects it has on you may take you by surprise. If you find that you are feeling stressed by the effects of the change, it might be helpful to\u202frealise\u202fthat your experience is quite normal. This applies whatever country you come from and wherever you are going to study, even though some cultures are more similar than others because of geographic, historic, demographic and other connections.<\/p>\r\n What should I do if I need help?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Anything that helps you find trusting relationships, gives you a sense that you belong and that you’re valued will improve your mental health and wellbeing. There are lots of different people in the University who can offer you help and support.<\/p>\r\n UinMind\u202fMental Health Advice Service\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The\u202fUinMind\u202fMental Health Advice Service aims to empower students to manage their mental health needs in order to achieve their learning potential and get the most out of their university experience.\u202f The service covers both Campuses and is easily accessible and confidential. It includes advice, guidance and information for students concerned about their own or another students’ mental wellbeing.<\/p>\r\n Appointments can be booked at the\u202fSIZ\u202for by emailing\u202fUinMind@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n UinMind\u202fis primarily based in room\u202fHC5, Student Health Centre, New Hall, BOC and at\u202fBRC\u202fin the Student Health Office, Student Support Services block, on the ground floor adjacent to the\u202fLRC.<\/p>\r\n Student Adviser<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Our student advisers\u00a0offers\u00a0a friendly, helpful and confidential service for all students who need information or help with general\u202fenquiries.<\/p>\r\n They support your experience as a student by listening and advising; offering a range of professional services (including mediation); working with you to increase your sense of wellbeing, and enabling you to develop as a fulfilled and valued member of our University community.<\/p>\r\n Appointments can be booked at the\u202fSIZ\u202for by emailing\u202fAdviseU@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Family planning<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Information and advice on all methods of contraception can be obtained from:<\/p>\r\n Bognor\u00a0Regis Hospital\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Tel:07984 974206 during clinic time<\/p>\r\n Monday and Wednesdays\u00a0\u00a0 17.30 – 19.00 drop-in<\/p>\r\n Chapel Street Clinic<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tel 01243 623 300<\/p>\r\n The Chapel Street Clinic, in Chichester, offers contraception services, pregnancy testing and confidential advice to all, through walk in sessions and by appointment.<\/p>\r\n Monday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 13.00 – 15.45 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 drop in<\/p>\r\n Tuesday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a017.00 -19.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 drop in<\/p>\r\n Wednesday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 09.30 – 11.45 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 by appointment<\/p>\r\n Thursdays \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 14.30 – 17.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 drop in for ‘young people’<\/p>\r\n Friday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a013.30 – 16.15 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 drop-in<\/p>\r\n For clinic venues and opening times please visit their website:\u00a0www.sexualhealthwestsussex.nhs.uk<\/a>\u00a0 or telephone 045 111 3456.<\/p>\r\n Sexual Health<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n If you are worried during your stay about sexually transmitted infections you can contact the university Nurse Health Advisers or the local genitourinary department at the Fletcher Unit based at St Richards Hospital.<\/p>\r\n Fletcher Unit, St Richards\u00a0<\/strong>Hospital\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Outpatients, telephone 01243 831 607<\/p>\r\n Bognor\u00a0Regis Hospital:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Telephone 01243 865 418 during clinic time only.<\/p>\r\n Chapel Street Clinic,\u00a0Chichester<\/strong>:\u00a0Telephone 01243 623300<\/p>\r\n Visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.sexualhealthwestsussex.nhs.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\r\n Useful contacts<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n Bersted Green Surgery,<\/strong>\u00a0Bognor Regis<\/p>\r\n www.berstedgreensurgery.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\r\n 01243 821392 | 01243 864843<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital <\/p>\r\n Chapel Street Clinic<\/strong>, Chichester <\/p>\r\n Disability Coordinator <\/p>\r\n Fletcher Unit, St Richards Hospital<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n International Student Adviser<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n Jubilee Dental Centre <\/p>\r\n Lavant Road Surgery,<\/strong>\u00a0Chichester <\/p>\r\n Life Centre <\/p>\r\n NHS direct <\/p>\r\n St Richards Hospital<\/strong>, Chichester <\/p>\r\n The Samaritans<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n
Telephone:\u00a0 01243 816111 Office: 07739 983703 mobile
Please visit\u00a0www.chi.ac.uk\/studenthealth<\/a> National Health Service (NHS) Treatment<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a> For students staying less than 6 months\u202f\u00a0<\/strong>
If your course lasts less than six months, you should\u202ftake out medical insurance from a reputable\u202fcompany before leaving your country. Although\u202femergencies will be dealt with, no other treatment\u202fis available to you unless you have insurance or can\u202fpay for the treatment yourself. For students staying 6 months and over\u202f\u00a0<\/strong>
If you are applying for a visa to study in the UK for\u202fmore than 6 months you will pay a\u202fhealth surcharge fee\u202fas part of\u202fyour\u202fvisa\u202fapplication process.\u202fThe fee\u202fis currently \u00a3470 per year. By paying this fee you will have\u202faccess to the\u202fNational Health Service (NHS).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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01243 623300<\/p>\r\n
<\/strong>Email:\u00a0disabilityacademicskills@chi.ac.uk<\/a>
01243 812076<\/p>\r\n
Email: sexual.health@rws-tr.nhs.uk<\/a>
01243 831607<\/p>\r\n
Email: international@chi.ac.uk<\/a>
01243 812146<\/p>\r\n
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www.lavantsurgery.co.uk<\/a>
01243 527264<\/p>\r\n
<\/strong>(Charity supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse)
01243 779196<\/p>\r\n
<\/strong>www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk<\/a>
111 or 08 45 46 47<\/p>\r\n
01243 788122<\/p>\r\n
www.samaritans.org<\/a>
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