Healthcare
Medical Treatment
Medical treatment in the UK is free to all
European Union citizens. EU citizens should register with a
local National Health Service (NHS) doctor in the area in which
they are living. All EU citizens and non-EU citizens resident in
the UK are entitled to receive accident and emergency hospital care
free of charge, although some non-EU citizens may be charged for
treatment of chronic conditions.
Students living on campus are covered for
treatment at the local health centre. Students living off campus
are advised to register with a local doctor (General Practitioner,
or GP). Once they have a UK address they can find their nearest GP
by entering their postcode on the National
Health website. They will then need to contact the practice, to
check how to register. When registering, students will need to
provide appropriate documentation (passport and proof of UK
address).
Students with existing medical conditions
Students with an existing medical condition
(for example, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, clinical depression) are
encouraged to notify the College of this and register with a doctor
in the UK as soon as possible.
Any student who is currently taking medication
is advised to bring a supply with them. Students may wish to bring
a doctor’s letter, stating that they need to bring this medication
with them. If a student requires a repeat prescription they will
need to register with a UK doctor. Marylebone Health Centre will
only issue repeat prescriptions if a student has been examined by
one of their GPs and they are satisfied that the medication
prescribed by the doctor in the student’s home country is
appropriate and available in this country.
Please note, a GP may not be able to agree to
a repeat prescription of medication they are not familiar with, and
so may want to refer the student on to a specialist. This will
cause a delay. It is therefore advisable for students to check in
advance exactly how many days' medication will be needed for the
duration of their stay, and bring the required amount with
them.
Regent's College Student Services have in the
past received medication mailed by a student in advance of their
arrival at Reid Hall. Student Services can store medication for a
student (especially if the prescription needs to be kept
refrigerated). Providing the medication is not considered illegal
in this country, there is usually no problem with customs, provided
it is properly labelled.
Ophthalmic and Dental treatment
All students must pay for ophthalmic and
dental care on the NHS.
Medical Insurance
The College recommends that all students take
out appropriate medical insurance to cover any medical expenses
that may occur in the UK and abroad, especially if their time at
College is less than six months. Students should also
make sure that they take the appropriate medical precautions
(e.g. vaccinations) before their departure. Students should check
with their doctor and Consulate if they are unsure about
what they need. Students should be sure to take all their
medical insurance documents with them as they may need to
provide evidence that they have adequate medical cover.
Travel Insurance
Students should also take out travel
insurance that will cover them until they arrive at
Regent’s College and for any excursions they decide to do
during or after their stay with us.
Full healthcare details are in the Student
Handbook that students receive in Induction Week.
Food allergies
If a student has a known food allergy they are
advised to notify the Head Chef and Senior Unit manager, on arrival
at Regent's College. They will be happy to discuss with them their
specific requirements, when they are likely to eat at College and
can introduce them to catering staff members.
Page last updated 6/17/2010