Medical Health
If you feel unwell or need health support, we're here to give you advice and point you in the right direction.
Emergency and crisis support
Urgent and emergency care - ☎ 999
- ☎ 0800 068 4141
Text: 'HOPE' to 88247
Wellbeing support
Our resources page offers support and advice
You'll be covered for most medical issues for free under the while studying at university.
Medical emergencies
For emergencies on campus, call university security on 0191 208 6817 (available 24/7).
if you or someone you're with is experiencing a medical emergency away from campus or you're in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest .
The local A&E departments for Ãå±±½ûµØ are:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Ãå±±½ûµØ, NE1 4LP
- North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Need emergency contraception? You can only get this from A&E departments when no other clinics are open, e.g. bank holidays and weekends.‌
Medical help
If you think you need medical help right now, use the NHS online 111 service or call 111 for medical advice over the phone. Your doctor's surgery should also have a recorded message with information on who to contact in an emergency. If you haven't already, please remember to register yourself with a GP surgery.
Dental emergencies
Dentist
If you need to see a dentist while at university, you can find local practices on the .
Telephone: 0191 233 6161
The dental hospital operates an emergency clinic Monday-Friday (except bank holidays) from 8.45am each morning. You're strongly advised to attend as early as possible as only a limited number of patients can be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sexual health
It's important to be aware of, and to take care of, your sexual health. If you want to talk about any aspect of your sexual health, you can make a confidential appointment at your local NHS sexual health service.
Ãå±±½ûµØ sexual health services
Ãå±±½ûµØ sexual health services offer free and confidential sexual health services including:
- contraception
- testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs)
- information on abortion services
- walk-in clinics
- booked appointments
Sexual health service locations:
New Croft House
Market Street
Ãå±±½ûµØ upon Tyne
NE1 6ND
Westgate Road
Ãå±±½ûµØ upon Tyne
NE4 6BE
Church Walk
Walker
Ãå±±½ûµØ upon Tyne
NE6 3BS
Molineux street
Byker
Ãå±±½ûµØ upon Tyne
NE6 1SG
Visit the Student Advice Centre
We offer free condoms, lubricant, home chlamydia testing kits and emergency sanitary products. For more information, email our Welfare Officer or visit the .