International Student Handbook - International Student Office
International Student Handbook - International Student Office
International Student Handbook - International Student Office
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<strong>International</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> 2013-14<br />
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How do I register with a doctor<br />
Take proof of your identity (your passport) and<br />
student status (student card) and proof of your<br />
Leeds address (accommodation contract) to a<br />
doctors surgery and ask to register. Most<br />
students choose to register with the Leeds<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Medical Practice located near the<br />
University campus. You can find a list of other<br />
local doctors on the NHS website.<br />
www.leedsstudentmedicalpractice.co.uk<br />
www.nhs.uk/Service-Search<br />
Leeds <strong>Student</strong> Medical Practice<br />
This medical centre next to the campus has<br />
expertise in dealing with all the common<br />
problems international students and their<br />
families encounter. They also provide internet<br />
services for booking appointments and ordering<br />
repeat prescriptions, and their website has over<br />
100 student-specific health advice leaflets.<br />
They have good contacts with all University<br />
departments/schools, which is essential if<br />
illness interrupts your studies. Check their<br />
website to see if you are eligible to register.<br />
www.leedsstudentmedicalpractice.co.uk<br />
How can I get healthcare in Leeds<br />
West Yorkshire Urgent Care services<br />
Urgent care is for when you have minor<br />
accidents or unexpected health problems and<br />
need help within the next few hours.<br />
Tel: 0345 605 99 99<br />
www.wyucservices.nhs.uk<br />
Minor health problems<br />
If you have a minor health problem you can visit<br />
a pharmacy (chemist) where the pharmacist will<br />
be able to offer advice and sell you treatments,<br />
for example for a winter cold, sore throat or<br />
dry skin.<br />
NHS 111 Service<br />
NHS 111 is a service to make it easier for you<br />
to access local NHS healthcare services. You<br />
can call 111 when you need medical help fast<br />
but it's not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast<br />
and easy way to get the right help, whatever the<br />
time.<br />
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days<br />
a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile<br />
phones.<br />
Tel: 111<br />
Local doctor (GP)<br />
For other health problems use the services of<br />
your local doctor (GP-General Practitioner) as a<br />
first step. The Leeds <strong>Student</strong> Medical Practice<br />
has health advice on their website that you can<br />
consult and you can make an appointment to<br />
see your doctor to discuss concerns.<br />
You should only go to a hospital before seeing<br />
your doctor if you are in an emergency situation.<br />
For any non-emergency medical treatment you<br />
need a doctors referral before going to a<br />
hospital.<br />
www.leedsstudentmedicalpractice.co.uk<br />
University Sick Bay<br />
If you are unwell and have no-one to look after<br />
you in your accommodation, you may be referred<br />
to the University Sick Bay. This is a small unit<br />
with beds within the Leeds <strong>Student</strong> Medical<br />
Practice. It is open during Leeds <strong>Student</strong><br />
Medical Practice opening hours in term time<br />
and is staffed by qualified nurses.<br />
Sick Bay is a day resting facility used for<br />
students who have an illness which does not<br />
need them to go to hospital, but is serious<br />
enough for them to need short-term care.<br />
Hospital<br />
You can go to one of the local hospitals if you<br />
need to use emergency services or if your GP<br />
refers you for specialist treatment. More<br />
information about local hospitals is on<br />
www.leedsth.nhs.uk
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