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Register with a Doctor/DentistStudent SupportIt’s important to register with a local GP when youarrive at University. It is easy to put this off, but if youneed advice or treatment in the future, it is much easierif you are already registered and can save you stress andvaluable time.In order to find a doctor, dentist, optician or pharmacyclose to your campus or accommodation go towww.nhsdirect.nhsuk/find/results/index.aspxand put in your postcode for a list of all your nearest servicesPlease seek advice if you are worried about your health. For adviceon support for mental health issues, contact the Counselling serviceon: Tel: 0161 247 3493 E-mail: counselling@mmu.ac.uk.Students aged 19 years and over are not automatically entitled tofree prescriptions, dental treatment or optician’s appointments soyou’ll need to fill out a HC1 Form.Counselling ServiceThe Counselling Service offers you the chance to talk tosomeone in confidence about any personal problems you mayhave. Both individual and group counselling is available.The Counselling Service also runs workshops and courseson issues such as relaxation, stress management andconfidence building.For more information see our website atwww.mmu.ac.uk/academic/studserv/counselling/For an appointment, please call 0161 247 3493.MANCHESTER SERVICES:St Augustine’s Surgery is a facility provided by a localGeneral Practitioner Service. Tel: 0161 247 3522The Surgery is open between:9.30 - 11.30 and 12.30 - 17.00 Monday to Thursday9.30 - 14.00 FridayStudents who register with the Surgery are automaticallyregistered at Hulme Medical Centre (10 minutes walk away).Hulme Medical Centre. Tel: 0161 226 0606CREWE:Gresty Brook Surgery, Brookhouse Drive, Crewe 01270 650 012Earnswood Medical Centre, Victoria St. Crewe 01270 257 255The Medical Centre, Mill Street, Crewe 01270 251 31345 Delamere Street, Crewe (health centre) 01270 275 25931 Hungerford Road,Crewe (health centre) 01270 587 820Faith SupportWhatever your faith, the chaplains are here to serve allmembers of the University. You can meet them to talk aboutany matter and they can be contacted outside universityhours. For contact details and information on multi-faithquiet rooms seewww.mmu.ac.uk/academic/studserv/faith/contactALSAGER:Mere Park Medical Centre 01270 275 60038 Crewe Rd, AlsagerCedars Medical Centre 01270 275 60612 Sandbach Rd, Alsager25 26