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Derriford Hospital
Derriford Hospital neighbours the University and has an Emergency Department.
We strongly recommend students consider their need before attending the Emergency Department as there may be better and faster routes to get treatment.
The Cumberland Urgent Treatment Centre in Devonport is open every day (08:00 - 18:00) to treat patients with an injury which isn’t life-threatening, but still requires urgent treatment.
Their team of nurse practitioners have undertaken specialist training and are able to assess, diagnose and treat patients of all ages. They also have x-ray facilities open 09:00 - 18:00.
Getting to the MIU at the Cumberland Centre (Devonport, Plymouth) | University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)
Healthcare Costs
To find out if you qualify for help with healthcare costs such as NHS prescription costs, dental, optical charges and travel costs see the HC11 booklet which gives guidance about NHS charging arrangements in England or view the NHS information page.
To claim for help with health care costs you will need to complete and send a HC1 application. If you have already paid for something and want to claim a refund you will need to complete a claim within three months of the date you paid. To claim your refund for dental, optical or travel costs complete a HC5 form. To claim a refund for prescription costs complete form FP57. For further information contact the NHS Health Benefits Division on 0845 850 1166.
Local Doctors
We have a strong working partnership with our local doctors practice, Elm Surgery. We encourage students who are living on campus or moving to the immediate vicinity to register with a GP before you arrive, or on arrival.
You can contact Elm Surgery on 01752 776772 (24 hrs) or by email via elm.surgery@nhs.net or you can use NHS Direct to find local GP services.
There are several other GP surgeries located in Plymouth, such as Peverell Park Surgery, Lisson Grove and Woolwell Medical Centre, Roborough Surgery, among many more.
Medical Emergency
Call 999 immediately!
If you are on campus and it is safe to do so also ring 2222 so we know where the emergency is we can also send a First Aider if necessary.
Samaritans
Whatever you are going through they are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
SHOUT
If you are struggling to cope, text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.
Dentist
Emergency dental treatment for unregistered patients is available at Plymouth’s Dental Access Centre.
Telephone: 0845 155 8070