How can I register with a GP?

We recommend that all students register with a local doctor while you are at University. Some of the benefits of early registration are:

• It saves you time – after registering your medical records are easily accessed and you do not need to ask for them every time you need to use NHS services.
• It gives you access to multiple services, including meningitis vaccinations, medical advice, minor illnesses, sexual health and family planning and more.
• If you require an extenuating circumstances letter due to a medical illness, your local GP will be able to provide this.
• Access to dedicated student-only clinics in the evenings, weekends and on Wednesday afternoons, plus physiotherapy, home visits, emergency bookings, ongoing treatment appointment bookings and more.
• Registering with a GP in Guildford means that you can access them through the digital platform, for phone calls and video consultations even during the summer holidays.

It does not prevent you from being seen in person by your "home" GP over the University holidays. There is a system in place for UK GPs that allows you to be seen as a temporary resident while a student on campus.

There are four GP practices that currently cover the University campus and surrounding areas, which are listed below. 

• Guildowns Student Health Centre
• Woodbridge Hill Surgery
• Dapdune House Surgery
• Fairlands Medical Practice.

Further information can be found on our register with a doctor page.