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Register with a local doctor  You may be spending a lot of time in Reading over the next few years, so it's good to have a local GP or doctor available to you.

Click here to find out more about the University Medical Practice, including how you can register.

For information on choosing a doctor, please see the NHS choices website.

University Dental Surgery


The University Dental Surgery provides a comprehensive dental service under the terms of the National Health Service.

The Dental Surgery is open to staff, students and members of the public. The Dental surgery will undertake NHS and private work.

Visiting the surgery and booking an appointment:
  • 9 Northcourt Avenue (behind the University Medical Practice) 
  • Telephone: +44 (0)118 975 9660 
  • Opening Hours: 09:00-13:00 and 13:30pm -17:00 Monday to Friday

International students

EU students

EU students are entitled to use the National Health Service - however you must have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), otherwise you could be charged.

Non-EU students

When you applied for the Tier 4 visa you most likely would have paid the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) which entitles you to use the National Health Service (NHS). When you are accessing healthcare, it is important to take your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) with you just in case they ask to see it.

If you have not paid the IHS because you have a visa to study, work or join family in the UK for less than 6 months, you are still allowed to use healthcare services. However, you will be charged for using them. In these case we recommend that you consider purchasing insurance before your arrival.

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Safe Sex Berkshire

Safe Sex Berkshire is an excellent resource for advice and information about local sexual health services and how you can access them. The site covers a wide range of topics and lets you know how and where to find professional, confidential support relating to sexual health and wellbeing. 

 

 

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