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.

Contact the Student Wellbeing team

Health services

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

Health issues

Long-term conditions

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

Mental health

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

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Meningitis / Measles, mumps and MMR

Before you start university, we strongly encourage you to check that your meningitis / measles, mumps and MMR vaccinations are up to date. Illnesses can spread easily in communities where people live or work closely together in large groups. The vaccinations below are available free of charge through the NHS for those who are eligible. In particular, we recommend that you:

  • Have received two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine
  • Have received the MenACWY vaccine, which helps protect against four strains of meningococcal disease and is routinely recommended for students starting university.
  • If you're eligible, take up the offer of the MenB vaccine. This is different from the MenACWY vaccine and protects against meningococcal B disease, which isn't covered by MenACWY. The NHS has introduced a new MenB vaccination programme for eligible students following recent meningitis outbreaks.
  • Are up to date with any COVID-19 vaccinations you're eligible for, in line with current NHS guidance.

Find a pharmacy that offers MenB vaccinations for young people