Health

When you arrive at university, it's vital to register with your local health services so you can get help if problems arise.

If you are experiencing health issues or would like to do more to stay healthy, you can get more information or reach out to us for advice and support. Why not take a few minutes to explore the links below for more information on health services, health issues and healthy living.

Contact the Student Wellbeing team

Latest information on COVID-19

If you think you have COVID-19: what to do

Health services

Register at a medical centre in Eastbourne or Brighton. Or you may prefer to register with a doctor and dentist near where you live.

Interior of Eastbourne Medical Centre

Eastbourne Medical Centres

Register, get an appointment with a nurse or doctor, or get a repeat prescription in Eastbourne.

Interior of Moulsecoomb Medical Centre

Brighton Medical Centres

Register, get an appointment with a nurse or doctor, or get a repeat prescription in Brighton.

Register with a local doctor

Find information about how to register with a GP surgery near where you live.

Register with a dentist

Find information about registering with a local dentist and how to get emergency dental treatment.

Health issues

Get information about being vaccinated against meningitis and measles, or get support with a long-term or mental health condition.

Student in counselling session

Mental health

Mental illness can be distressing, but there is help available for you at Brighton.

Wheelchair basketball match

Long-term conditions

Our disability and dyslexia team can offer you practical support and advice.

Meningitis

Students are very actively encouraged to have the MenACWY vaccine before coming to university, or soon after.

Measles, mumps and MMR

The best protection against measles and mumps is to ensure you have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.

Healthy living

Find tips on how to keep your mind and body healthy such as by staying active and eating well.

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Sport and exercise

We have a wide range of sports activities and sports clubs and societies available for you.

A collection of fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts and pulses

Healthy eating (pdf)

Download our guide to eating well and living healthily.

Alcohol and drugs

If you are concerned about your drug or alcohol use, there is support available to you at the university.

Safe sex

It's important to stay safe while having fun at university. Get more information and advice regarding safer sex.