# Health issues

**Source**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/support/health-issues/
**Parent**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/

The Student Health Hub is a good place to start if you have questions about accessing health care, or if you aren't sure who to talk to.

You can contact The Student Health Hub:

- [Ask a question](https://st-andrews-advocate.symplicity.com/care_report)
- Phone: [+44 (0)1334 46 2020](tel:+441334462020)

For more information on closures, visit the website of your medical practice:

- [Blackfriars Medical Practice](https://blackfriarsmedicalpractice.gp.scot/our-practice/practice-updates)
- [Pipeland Medical Practice](https://www.pipelandmedical.com/contact-us/practice-opening-times/)

If you are missing classes because you are unwell, there is information about [absence reporting online](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/education/handbook/absence/) or in your student handbook. If your School has asked for medical evidence, you can complete and return this [form](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/assets/university/current-students/documents/Information Request Form for Deferral and Extension - 2025 changes.docx) (Word) to your Healthcare provider. If you require any further advice, you can contact Student Services by calling [+44 (0)1334 46 2020](tel:+441334462020) or [completing this online form](https://st-andrews-advocate.symplicity.com/care_report/).

## Guides on health issues

1. ### [Access a dentist](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/access-dentist/)

   Learn how to access dental treatment through the NHS or private clinics.
2. ### [Access period products and advice about sexual and reproductive health](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/period-products-sexual-reproductive-health/)

   Learn where to find free products and tests at the University.
3. ### [Accessing hospitals and urgent or emergency care](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/hospitals-emergency-care/)

   What to do when you have a minor or serious injury, and where to get help.
4. ### [Find the right medical help](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/find-medical-help/)

   Understand where to find the right medical help as a University of St Andrews student, including the need to register with a GP, support from the University and what help pharmacists can provide.
5. ### [Getting the medicine you need](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/get-medicine/)

   Understand how to get prescription medicine in the UK and the restrictions that apply to international students.
6. ### [Getting vaccinations to travel outside the UK](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/vaccinations-travel-outside-uk/)

   Where you can get vaccinations and information.
7. ### [Register with a doctor](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/register-doctor/)

   Learn how to register with a doctor when you arrive in St Andrews.
8. ### [Sexual health and contraception resources and support](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/sexual-health-contraception/)

   Learn about sexual health and the related services available to students, and how to get free condoms, contraceptive advice, and emergency contraception.
9. ### [Students in hospital](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/students-hospital/)

   Who to contact, how you can get help and what to do about classes, assessments and exams.
10. ### [Vaccinations students need before arriving in St Andrews](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/guides/vaccinations-before-arriving/)

    Find out what vaccines you need and what to do if you are in St Andrews and have not been vaccinated.