Register with a doctor or dentist

It is important that you register with a doctor and a dentist in Glasgow if you have moved away from home. If you are arranging an appointment with a counsellor at the university, then you should be registered with a doctor prior to your appointment.

How to find a doctor

Students who live in an area with these postcodes (G1,G2,G3,G4,G11,G12,G20 and G21) can register online by visiting our website at www.drrasulandpartners.com then selecting "Online Registration" and then "Complete Student Form". You will also have the facility to upload ID and proof of address (clear instructions are on the website).

If you are staying at Caledonian Court, they will have registration forms for the nearest surgery, which is Woodside, available at reception when you move in.

Woodside Health Centre,
Barr Street,
Glasgow G20 7LR
www.drwebsterandpartners.com

How to register

If you are eligible to register with Woodside Health Centre, which is the nearest GP Surgery to the University. Download the registration form, print off the form, complete it and post it back to them using the 'freepost' address given on the form - it won't cost you a penny!

You will need an individual form for you and any family members who have moved with you.

If you do not live in one of these areas or are looking for a dentist, these NHS webpages will help you. NHS Lanarkshire also offer 1 free course of dental treatment in an outreach facility called the Buchanan Centre on Coatbridge Main street. To be eligible, you must be over 16-years-old and not be registered with a dentist. Please fill out the self referral dental form.

If you are an international student, looking for more information, visit our International students page.

Prescriptions

Your doctor may prescribe some medicine for you. This is called a prescription, and you will only be able to get this document from your doctor. You will need to take your prescription a pharmacy (or chemist as they are also known as).

Pharmacy/Chemist

You should take your prescription to your local chemist and they will help you complete the form. The nearest chemist to the University is:

Your doctor may prescribe some medicine for you. This is called a prescription, and you will only be able to get this document from your doctor. You will need to take your prescription a pharmacy (or chemist as they are also known as).

Speaking to your GP about your mental health and wellbeing

It's not always easy to start a conversation about your personal feelings with your GP – someone you may hardly know. And it can be especially hard when you're not feeling well. But it's usually the first step towards working out what kind of treatment and support might help you.

MIND have a resource on how to have a conversation with your GP about your mental health. View resources on the MIND website.