How to get the most out of the NHS as an international student

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3 May 2026 at 11:08 pm #20885
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Do this in your first week:n

  • Register with a GP surgery near your accommodation — do not wait until you are ill
  • Download the NHS app — book appointments and order repeat prescriptions from your phone
  • Find your nearest pharmacy — useful for minor ailments without an appointment

nnHow to use the NHS correctly:n

  • NHS 111 (call or online) — urgent but non-emergency medical advice, available 24 hours
  • GP — for ongoing conditions, referrals, certificates
  • A&E — genuine emergencies only (chest pain, serious injury, difficulty breathing)
  • Walk-in centres / urgent treatment centres — minor injuries and illnesses without an appointment

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