Health

 

Register with a doctor - You are strongly advised to register with a university doctor or local doctor as soon as possible after you arrive. Use the NHS choices website to search for Doctors and Healthcare service availability in your area http://www.nhs.uk/

 

Students in Hastings looking for a GP surgery are welcome to register with:

Wellington Square Medical Centre

45 Wellington Square,

Hastings,

TN34 1PN

Tel: 01424 722262

 

Important information about Measles, Mumps and Meningitis and Vaccinations/Symptoms to look for is available at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/health

 

Register with a dentist - In most instances it is best for you to keep your family dentist and make appointments there during vacations, as there are no dental facilities available on any university site.

If you want to register with a local dentist, you can find one here:

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/localservices/localservices.aspx

You can also telephone:

  • East Sussex dental helpline on 01273 403546
  • NHS Direct on 0845 4647

In an emergency Hastings students should contact Hastings Dental Clinic on 01424 850792

 

Unisex is a joint initiative between the universities of Brighton and Sussex which unisex_small.jpgpromotes positive sexual health and drug/alcohol awareness within the university communities. See www.unisex.org.uk for further details. If you have a question regarding sex,drugs or alcohol contact the UNISEX 24/7 Message Service on 07510 599241, send a text or leave a voicemail message and a trained adviser will get back to you by the next working day.