Register with a doctor
We recommend that you register with a university doctor or local doctor as soon as possible when you arrive at university.
Where to register
The university has two on-site surgeries. You can register with either:
However, for most students we recommend you register with a GP surgery near where you live. The university particularly recommends the following:
Brighton doctors
- Albion Street Surgery, 9 Albion Road: +44 (0)1273 601122
- Allied Medical Practice, Church Surgery, Saunders Park Rise, Lewes Road: +44 (0)1273 684500
- Allied Medical Practice, School House Surgery, Hertford Road: +44 (0)1273 551031
- Stanford Medical Centre, 175 Preston Road: +44 (0)1273 506361 www.stanfordmedicalcentre.co.uk
Eastbourne doctors
- Enys Road Surgery, 5-7 Enys Road: +44 (0)1323 410088 www.enysroadsurgery.nhs.uk
Hastings doctors
- Hastings Medical Practice and Walk in Centre, Station Plaza Health Centre, Station Approach: +44 (0)1424 884410
- Dr J Searson at Warrior Square Surgery, Marlborough House, 19-21 Warrior Square, St Leonards On Sea: +44 (0)1424 430123
Find a doctor
To register with another practice, first find your local NHS services:
When you register you will need to provide photographic ID and proof of your address. If you choose to register with one of the on-site surgeries you will also need proof that you are a student e.g. current student card or library card. Please keep your GP informed of your current address and phone number or you may no longer be registered.
Why register?
If you are not registered with a local doctor, you will have difficulty getting an appointment, and crucial time could be wasted in an emergency.
Register now so you can access:
- 24-hour emergency cover and/or home visits
- routine appointments for ongoing medical problems or acute illness
- repeat prescriptions
- doctor's certificates or notes required by your university course
- contraceptive services and advice
- holiday vaccinations and health advice
- medicals – diving, employment, Camp America etc
- health promotion and screening services
- advice and up to date information regarding infectious diseases, e.g. meningitis
Repeat prescriptions
Please allow up to three working days notice for a repeat prescription and ensure that you have enough medication to last over holiday periods when you are not at university.
Help with health costs
If you are on a low income you may be able to get help through the NHS Low Income Scheme. The amount of help you get will depend on the amount of income you have.
You can find out more including how to claim on the Directgov website.
Emergencies and out of hours
Find out who to call if you have an emergency or need out of hours treatment.
