How to get help as an international student

If you are an international student, it is important to know what to do if you need medical help. 

Please familiarise yourself with the health care system in Scotland by reading this article: 

The National Health ServiceIf you are studying on a full-time course, you are entitled to health care from the NHS from the day you arrive until one month after your course finishes, as long as you have paid the immigration Health Surcharge which was part of your visa application. 

All students living on campus should register with the University Health Service on campus.

Health Centre Opening Hours:Monday – Friday 08:30 – 18:00

All consultations are by appointment unless it is a medical emergency.

Telephone number: 0131 451 3010Website: www.hw.ac.uk/healthEmail: health@hw.ac.uk

• Prescriptions - Prescription medication is free of charge, with a few exceptions. Where there is a cost, help with these costs can be applied for using and HC1 form – available from the Health Centre.
• NHS 24 - NHS 24 is a phone service for out-of-hours urgent medical advice. When the health centre is closed, call NHS 24 by dialling 111. An experienced NHS nurse will assess your symptoms and arrange for further assessment or treatment if necessary. If you are advised to go to the hospital, contact Safeguarding (via Safezone App, or call 0131 451 3500 or pick up the red phone) who can arrange a taxi for you.
• Medical Emergencies - In an emergency, you should go to the hospital – please click here for details.
• Dental Care - The Health Centre also has an NHS Dental practice – please click here for details.