Register with a doctor
You need to register with a doctor's surgery before you can make an appointment.
We strongly recommend that you register with a local general practitioner (GP) within the first couple of weeks of arriving at university, even if you are feeling well.
Registering early will make it easier to access healthcare when you need it. We cannot arrange an appointment unless you are registered with us.
What you need to do
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Step 1
You can choose whether to register at the University Health Centre or at another GP practice local to where you live.
University Health Centre
Located on Frenchay Campus, the University Health Centre provides accessible healthcare for everyone working or studying at the University. We accept registration from staff and students based at any of the UWE Bristol campuses.
You do not need to provide identification, proof of address or proof of immigration status to register with us.
If you are registered with Old School Surgery in Fishponds, you do not need to re-register at the University Health Centre. You will be registered at both surgeries.
Other GP surgery
If you would like to register with another local practice, you can search for a health service on the NHS website and ask to register with them. You will usually be asked to complete a short application form or health questionnaire, and you may be asked to provide proof of identity.
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Step 2
Please complete the online registration form to register with the University Health Centre.
Register with the Health Centre
If you have any queries about registration, please contact us.
Find out how to book an appointment with the University Health Centre.
When you register, you will be removed from your current GP's practice list and your medical records will be transferred to us. You will need to register with your previous doctor as a temporary patient if you want to consult them during holidays or when you return home.
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Step 3
Download the NHS App to access online health services.
You may need linkage codes to use some services. You can request these from the Heath Centre. We will ask you to provide identification before we issue the codes.
Once you are registered with the University Health Centre, you can also use the NHS App to open Klinik and submit a request to us.
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