Halls of Residence

Health and medical

Accident and emergency

T: 023 9284 3333 (calling from you mobile phone)
T: 84 3333 (using the landline phone from your room)

In case of accident or emergency, please phone University Security Lodge on the phone number above. The Security Lodge will phone emergency services on your behalf. The Security Lodge officers will also come to you to provide assistance and ensure that the ambulance services have immediate access to your location.

First aid

Many Halls of Residence and Security staff are trained in first aid. If you require first aid assistance, please phone your Hall reception during office hours or the Security Lodge if it is out of working hours.

Notifying Halls of Residence about medical issues

Please inform Accommodation Services before you arrive at the University about any medical condition which may need support or emergency considerations, for example, epilepsy.

Similarly, if you have any specific requirements relating to a disability or medical matter please contact your Accommodation Manager before you arrive at your Hall of Residence.

If you develop a medical condition (requiring support or emergency considerations) while living in Halls, please inform your Student Support Manager. This information will be held in confidence.

Register with a doctor

Don’t wait until you feel ill. Register with a doctor as soon as you arrive in Portsmouth.

The University Halls of Residence are located near Nuffield Medical Centre (except for Langstone Student Village) but you can register with any doctor you like in Portsmouth.

You can find a list of local surgeries at www.port.ac.uk/lookup/generalinformation/health.
www.port.ac.uk/health, where you can also find information about:

nearest Accident and Emergency Centre and other Emergency Treatment Centres
NHS Direct
Healthy living
advice on general health issues including meningitis, sexual health, flu, tuberculosis, mumps, and so on
links to specialist services and support groups
'The Safe Place near Guildhall Square

Register with a dentist

A list of dental surgeries near the University campus is available at www.port.ac.uk/lookup/generalinformation/health.
www.port.ac.uk/health. Choose a convenient surgery near your accommodation, then contact the surgery to register with a dentist.

You can also visit www.nhs.uk for more healthcare services in the area. Just type in your postcode to find local dentists, doctors, pharmacies and hospitals.