Dealing With Emergencies

For information about emergencies please see our opening hours page

How do I make an appointment?

See our appointments page for information on booking a time to see one of our doctors or nurses.

How do I register for free NHS care?

Full information on registering for NHS care as an overseas visitor can be found on our registration page 

However, it’s worth noting that many countries, including the USA, do not have a reciprocal healthcare arrangement with the UK. Students from these countries are very welcome to see our doctors but will have to pay a private consultation fee.

All overseas students are advised to check their eligibility for NHS treatment before they travel and take out appropriate health insurance to cover any costs.

How do I see a specialist?

All people who are resident in the UK are eligible for NHS care, and this includes students who are studying here for longer than 6 months from the time of applying for registration. Full information on registering for NHS care as an overseas visitor can be found in our new patient section.

Students from the European Union who are in the UK for the purposes of short study courses will be eligible for NHS care because of reciprocal healthcare arrangements with the UK. You will need to bring your EHIC card to your consultations to qualify for NHS funded treatment.

However, all other countries, including the USA, do not have a full reciprocal healthcare arrangement with the UK. Students from these countries are very welcome to see our doctors but will be requested to pay a private consultation fee.

All overseas students are advised to check their eligibility for NHS treatment before they travel and take out appropriate health insurance to cover any costs.

How do I find out your latest charges and fees?

For details of our latest fees and charges for non-NHS patients, please phone the practice on 01865 311 811

We have a close relationship with a number of private colleges. We offer discounted fees to students on the following courses and programmes:

• Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS)
• Stanford University Program in Oxford
• University of Massachusetts (UMASS)
• Washington International Studies Council (WISC)

To receive the discount, please bring proof you are on one of these courses when you attend your appointment.

Minor Illnesses and common ailments

Colds, minor sore throats, diarrhoea and flu-like illnesses can usually be managed at your hostel or by your host family. Please let someone who is responsible for your wellbeing as a student know as soon as possible if you feel unwell. Remember you can seek medical advice by telephone from the practice at Northgate Healht Centre if you are registered with us.

The NHS website contains information about managing minor illnesses and ailments at home. You can ring NHS Direct at any time for advice on 0845 4647.

Cycling Safely in Oxford

If you do cycle, please wear a strong cycle helmet and remember to ride on the left side of the road.

In the UK, cyclists are not permitted to ride on the pavement (sidewalk) and are required to stop at all red traffic lights (there is no equivalent to the ‘turn right on red’ rule).

You must give way to pedestrians on zebra crossings and use cycle lights after dark. If you cycle at night without lights you may be stopped by the police and charged an on-the-spot fine.

The Highway Code contains all the rules and regulations that cyclists need to know for the UK’s roads. More information can be found on the Department for Transport website