New Students

Healthcare in Edinburgh

Information about accessing NHS healthcare as a student, arrange learning adjustments if you have a disability, and find out how the University can support your health and wellbeing.

Private health insurance

Health insurance form & stethoscope
Private insurance is an option for short term or visiting students who feel like they would like more medical support.

Report and Support 

Report and Support is a platform for reporting distressing situations related to sexual violence, harassment, domestic abuse, stalking and more.

The University of Edinburgh Report + Support 

Emergency services: call 999

For emergency services, including police, fire brigade and ambulance, call 999.

Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Emergency Departments (Accident & Emergency)

NHS 24: Call 111

NHS 24 provides health information and self care advice.

If you need to speak to a doctor outside opening hours (non-emergency) you can contact NHS 24 by calling 111.

NHS 24 online advice

Student Health | NHS inform