Advice

Mumps Warning!

We have had over 40 confirmed cases of students with Mumps at SHU. Please click here to have a look at the info on NHS Direct about symptoms and how to minimise your risk!

Health 11-12 – info on doctors, hospitals, dentists, opticians, counselling, sexual health, women’s health, drugs and alcohol, support and self help groups and help with NHS costs.

Fuel For Living – info on healthy eating, what counts as part of your five a day?

Useful Links:

Health Centre

Sheffield City GP Health Centre- NHS Walk In Centre- NHS healthcare available to anyone in Sheffield 8.00am to 10.00pm seven days a week, 365 days a year. No need to register, just walk in to see a nurse at the centre. Alternatively you can register with us. Please call 0114 241 2700 for more information.

Are you going home this summer?

You can order your repeats while you are at home by calling 0845 1222925 or by e-mailing: shef-pct.HallamUniMC@nhs.net. A prescription will then be posted out to you.

They will need the medication you require plus your full home address including postal code and a telephone number to contact you on.

If you do need to see a doctor remember to only register as a temporary patient and then you will not have to complete paperwork when you return to university.

Personal Problems

Biteback - A Support Group for students who are affected by eating disorders ran in association with South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association (SYEDA)

Chaplaincy – Click this link for further information about the services the Chaplaincy provides.

Counselling – Follow this link for information about the counselling service SHU provide!

Health - Medical services, SHU

Mental Health

Students in Mind – Advice for students suffering mental distress

BBC – Mental Health - Check out the BBC mental health advice pages here

Sheffield Mental Health Guide - Sheffield mental health issues

Mind – National mental health charity

The Mental Health Foundation

Can’t find what you’re looking for or need further help? Don’t hesitate to contact us on 0114 225 4148.