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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 and whether the practice is able to accept new patients. 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 Disability Officer, or in their absence the Head of Student Services, on application to Regent's College. Any student with a known allergy is advised to carry any necessary medication (such as an epi-pen) with them at all times whilst at College.

On arrival, the student should contact the Disability Officer/Head of Student Services who will then notify and arrange meetings with relevant staff. With the student’s permission the Disability Officer will inform staff such as College first aiders, catering staff etc. The College will then endeavour to accommodate their condition and will make reasonable adjustments where suitable.