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Local services
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courses
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https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/local-services/
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https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/
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2026-03-19T01:02:02+00:00
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Local services

Source: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/local-services/ Parent: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/

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Newcastle City Council

The city council provides over 200 services ranging from recycling and waste collection to social care and community support.

Emergency services

In an emergency situation call 999 for police, fire or ambulance support.

Police

In non-emergency situations call Northumbria Police on 101.

Our on-campus police liaison officer is PC 2458 Gary White.

Contact him directly via:

PC White is also available during student drop-in sessions at our Students’ Union on Monday, 12:00-14:00 (term time only).

Newcastle University Security

Our on-campus security team is available 24/7.

Our free SafeZone app will connect you directly to our security team..

Health services

GP/Doctor

It’s important to register with a local doctor when you join us. You can do this online.

You can also find a GP surgery using the NHS online search.

The NHS app offers a simple way of accessing a range of health care services. Medical support is also available from NHS 111. You can use 111 online; the NHS app; or call 111

Get more information about accessing healthcare here.

Dentists

Find a local dentist using the NHS online search.

Hospitals

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency, specialist and local community services.

Newcastle’s three main hospitals are:

For all hospitals call: 0191 233 6161.

Find more details of local hospitals, clinics and treatment centres here.

Pharmacies

Find a local pharmacy using the NHS online search.

Banks

Places of worship

Newcastle is a multi-faith city with a vibrant mix of religions. Local groups often come together for:

Find your local place of worship

Newcastle University Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care team includes members from a range of faith and belief backgrounds. The team offers opportunities to practise your faith through:

It also has links with many of Newcastle’s main faith communities.

There are dedicated spaces on campus for quiet reflection and prayer. A Muslim prayer room is available in the King George VI Building for students and staff.

Contact our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care team.

Transport

Newcastle is well connected across the city, regionally and nationally by a network of public transport. Student discounts and local travel passes make travel easy and affordable.

Our International Airport offers regular flights to UK and international destinations.

Get travel details

Shopping

Newcastle’s main shopping areas are centred around:

Shopping complex Eldon Square is home to over 140 stores including:

It’s also linked to Eldon Garden with its mix of independent boutiques and speciality retailers.

Easily reached by bus or train, Gateshead’s Metrocentre is a mega-mall and entertainment complex with:

Convenience stores, supermarkets and superstores

Find stores and more information for:

We also have a Co-Op shop in our Students’ Union that's open daily until 20:00.

Food markets

Grainger Market, in the city centre, is home to:

A regular outdoor Sunday market takes place on the Quayside selling fresh, local produce.

World foods

Across the city and its suburbs, world food stores sell a huge variety of African, Asian and European speciality foods.

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