Registering with a GP
It's important that you are registered with a doctor during your time at university. If you are new to Birmingham, you will either need to register with the University’s healthcare provider or with a GP close to your term-time address. Even if you register with a Birmingham doctor, you can still visit your GP at home when you are there, as a visiting patient.
International Students
International students studying in the UK for more than 6 months are able to access the NHS. The dependents of students are also entitled to access national health services. You can register with a doctor as above.
Women's Health
If you're experiencing painful periods, heavy periods, ovarian pain, or other women's health conditions, check out the NHS directory for support
LGBT+ Health
Birmingham LGBT offer a range of services for the community, including resources for sexual health, HIV prevention, wellbeing support and more.
Help with Health Costs and NHS Prescription Charges
You could be eligible for financial help with cost of your dental treatment, optical treatment and prescription charges. Depending on your financial circumstance and when you're receiving NHS treatment.
For information on help with health costs and prescription charges, please see the NHS website.
Alcohol
Try to drink alcohol responsibly. If you're concerned about your own, or someone else's, alchohol consumption. The NHS and Drinkaware have lots of useful information about alcohol and how to monitor your intake.
For useful tips on how to survive a student social life when it involves alcohol take a look at the Drinkaware Freshers Survival Guide.