Wellbeing and welfare
Student Health Centre
The Student Health Centre is based on our York campus in the Communities Centre, behind the Porter's Lodge.
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If you are based on our York campus and live in York, you can register online for the Student Health Centre.
Run by York Medical Group, the Student Health Centre offers a range of health services and appointment types for undergraduate and postgraduate students. These include:
- GP appointments
- Nurse appointments
- A medication transfer service
How to register
To register for the Student Health Centre, complete the online registration form on the Student Health Centre website.
Register for Student Health Centre
Make sure you register before you become unwell to avoid delays when booking appointments.
When you register with the Student Health Centre you will be removed from your home GP surgery. You stay registered with the Student Health Centre for the full duration of your studies, including University holidays. Electronic prescriptions can be sent to you during holidays.
If you need to, you can temporarily register with your home surgery during University holidays.
How to book GP and nurse appointments
When you are registered, you can book GP and nurse appointments at the Student Health Centre.
You can request a GP or nurse appointment through the York Medical Group Virtual Health Assistant platform. Access this using the link below, or by selecting 'Do it online' on the Student Health Centre website. Online appointment requests are available from Monday to Friday, between 6.00am and 6.00pm.
You will be able to request a nurse, routine GP, or urgent appointment. When requesting your appointment, make sure you select one of the YSJ (Students only) appointment options.
Request nurse or GP appointment
Urgent appointments are reviewed within 24 hours. Routine appointments are triaged weekly and then allocated the appropriate team or service.
You can also call the Student Health Centre on 01904 439101 or visit the reception team at the Communities Centre for assistance.
Cancelling appointments
We have high rate of students who do not attend their appointments.
You should receive a text reminder in advance of your appointment. In your reminder is a link where you can cancel your appointment if you no longer need it. You can also cancel your appointment on the Student Health Centre website or on the NHS app.
Keep your contact details up to date to make sure you receive appointment reminders. You can update your details on the Student Health Centre website.
Health Science students
It is important to have the necessary vaccines before going on your placements. Your placement provider may not let you attend if you don't have the necessary vaccines as it could leave patients vulnerable to getting unwell.
Find out about what vaccinations you need and when to get them on the Student Health Centre website.
Health Science vaccinations information
If you miss our set clinic days and appointments we may not be able to get them rebooked in time so please make sure you attend your appointments.
Contact the Student Health Centre
The Student Health Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 8.00am. The surgery is closed on Wednesday afternoons from 1.00pm.
Please check the Student Health Centre opening hours page for full details.
You can call us during opening hours on 01904 439101.
The online form is available from Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 6.00pm.
