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Students Homepage & Frequently Asked Question

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Students Homepage & Frequently Asked Question

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Discover how to access healthcare services in Cardiff and Vale with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to register with a GP, access free prescriptions, find local community pharmacy services, and get the right care for your health needs. From primary care teams and NHS 111 Wales to sexual health support and urgent mental health assistance, we’ve got everything you need to navigate healthcare as a student or resident.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Measles is an extremely contagious disease that could have major health consequences for those who become infected and are unvaccinated.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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The Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to treat emergency and life-threatening conditions.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations winter 2025/26

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Parents: For information on the school flu vaccine programme, please go to your dedicated page here

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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If you are in need of urgent mental health support, or you are not sure where to turn to get advice and guidance on your mental health, call 111 and press 2.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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We provide adult mental health services to people living across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Our teams work within the community, primary care settings and inpatient settings.

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GP Registration Online
for students in Cardiff

Why register with a GP now?

It's very important that you register with a GP practice in Cardiff as soon as possible, if you're coming to live and study here (or if you already are). Once registered your new GP practice can:
" Get hold of your medical history as soon as possible
" Send information to you on relevant health issues
" Pick up on any ongoing medical problems.
" Sort out any prescriptions you will need to request.
But most importantly it will be the place you know to go to when you're ill, and the place they know about you!

Students in University Accommodation:

Search by student accommodation in Cardiff

To find your nearest GP listed by distance closest to your accommodation
please click on your halls of residence listed below:

The above Student Accommodation list provides you with the practices in your area that cater for your place of residence and allows for online registration.
Other GP Practices may be available depending on where you live. If you wish to look for alternative GP Practices, or can't find where you live on the drop down menu, please feel free to enter your post code into the search below to find all practices that are in your area that can be contacted about registration.

NHS Wales Search:

NHS search by postcode in Cardiff

Enter your postcode to search the NHS database for your nearest GP:

This search gives you a detailed list of GP practices nearest your postcode area. Follow the link to a practice to see how to register with them. For a map view, click "Map and directions".

List of Practices with Online Registration:

Click below for a full list of practices with CampusDoctor online registration forms:

Site by CampusDoctor Ltd

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GP Registration Online for students in Cardiff Why register with a GP now? It's very important that you register with a GP practice in Cardiff as soon as possible, if you're coming to live and study here (or if you already are).

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Your local pharmacy should be your first port of call, and your Primary Choice, for healthcare advice and treatment for minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, headaches and diarrhoea.

Your local pharmacy is able to do so much more than dispense your prescription medication, they are able to offer advice, treatment and a range of NHS clinical services that are all free from the moment you access them, without the need to see your GP.

You do not always need to make an appointment to see your Community Pharmacist; just find your local pharmacy using the search function below and drop in.

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Your local Pharmacist should be your first port of call, and your Primary Choice, for healthcare advice and treatment for minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, headaches and diarrhoea.

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Sorry but this service is not monitored on weekends or Bank Holidays.

Please see below for some information about where to access help out of hours for your sexual health:
If your enquiry is about results, orders or anything non urgent or not listed below, you can expect a response from the service during office hours Monday to Friday (09:00-16:00) (except Bank Holidays). We will respond to all emails sent. If you have been sexually assaulted in the last 120 hours you can get help and advice at your local A&E department, alternatively, you can contact NHS 111 Wales. If you have been sexually assaulted at any time and are over the age of 16 you can contact the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support line on 0808 500 2222 or access more information about them here: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
If you think you might have come into contact with HIV and want to know about Post Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV (PEP/PEPSE) please visit the webpage ( About HIV) for extra information. If your risk was within the last 72 hours please contact your local emergency department for support when the sexual health clinic is closed. If you are unsure, you can contact NHS 111 Wales.

If you have had unprotected sex in the last 120 hours and want to know about Emergency Contraception please contact your local pharmacy (details can be found here: NHS 111 Wales - Search Results). (Please check with the pharmacy before attending as there needs to be a trained pharmacy professional on duty to provide emergency contraception.).

If you are experiencing any symptoms please contact NHS 111 Wales.

If you feel unsafe please contact the free 24 hour Live Fear Free Helpline by phone on : 0808 80 10 800, by text on: 078600 77 333, or via their direct email service at info@livefearfreehelpline.wales. This helpline supports anyone experiencing domestic abuse.

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Use this service to get a free test kit for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea. You can also get a free kit that will test for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.

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Please note that phone lines will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on the 24th and 31st of December 2020.

Please note that due to COVID-19, community clinics are closed and we are no longer operating a walk in service. If you want to be seen regarding a problem relating to your sexual health, please contact us on 02920 335208 between 9am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will call you. If appropriate, we may offer a virtual or face to face appointment or arrange a time for you to collect medication.

We regret that due to current COVID-19 related staffing pressures, we are not able to provide a full range of services currently and will be prioritising those with the most urgent needs. If guidance to your concern is not listed below, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Access to services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Do you want the contraception pill?

You can assess it at these pharmacies

Do you want the morning after pill?

You can assess this at your community pharmacy

Do you want an STI test?

You can access this for free at https://www.friskywales.org/chlamydia-and-gonorrhoea-home-testing-pilot.html

Do you need your hormonal "coil" or "implant" changed?

Did you know that you can now rely on your implant for 4 years, and your Mirena or Levosert hormonal coil for 6 years

Are you suffering from vaginal discharge?

You can access advice and treatment for "thrush" and "BV" at your community pharmacy

Want information about your contraception options?

You can assess information at https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/

Do you want information about assessing contraception during the pandemic?

Look at https://www.fsrh.org/how-to-access-contraception-coronavirus/

The Department of Sexual Health

The Department of Sexual Health is based at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI). Due to COVID-19, Sexual Health community clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been temporarily closed as the space is being used for other purposes.

All our clinics are confidential. We provide a full sexual health and contraceptive service.

We are no longer operating a walk in service. Please contact us on 02920 335208, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will ring you. If urgent, an appointment may be booked for you to attend the department later in the day. Alternatively, a face to face or video consultation may be booked for you on another day.

If you want to have a test for STIs and have no symptoms, please click this link to the Public Health Wales Test and Post service. You can apply for a home testing kit to be sent to you. The Test and Post service will send your results to you. If you are found to have an infection you will also receive contact from our service to arrange treatment. If you have symptoms and think you may have an STI, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Cervical Smear Tests

We recommend that you attend your GP surgery for your smear test. However, if you have difficulty obtaining a smear test from your GP, please call us on 02920 335208.

Please note: This video was made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic therefore some clinic processes have been altered.

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Please note that phone lines will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on the 24th and 31st of December 2020. Please note that due to COVID-19, community clinics are closed and we are no longer operating a walk in service.

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Oeddech chi'n gwybod bod llawer o fferyllfeydd cymunedol ledled Caerdydd a'r Fro bellach yn gallu darparu cyngor a thriniaeth ar gyfer heintiau'r llwybr wrinol?

Os ydych chi'n meddwl bod gennych UTI, gallwch gysylltu â'ch fferyllfa leol i weld a allant eich cefnogi o dan y Gwasanaeth Anhwylderau Cyffredin.

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UTI Service CAS - Insync Pharmacy WELSH.mp4

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Did you know that many community pharmacies across Cardiff and Vale can now provide advice and treatment for urinary tract infections?

If you think you have a UTI, you can contact your local pharmacy to see if they can support you under the Common Ailments Service.

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UTI Service CAS - Insync Pharmacy - ENG.mp4

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Primary Care in the Community 2025 Cymraeg

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Primary Care in the Community 2025 English

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नेपाली (nēpālī)

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नेपाली (nēpālī)

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Meddyginiaethau Brys - Fferyllfa Cyncoed.mp4

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Oeddech chi'n gwybod y gallwch gael mynediad at gyngor iechyd rhywiol, cynhyrchion dros y cownter a dulliau atal cenhedlu brys o'ch fferyllfa gymunedol leol?

Mae rhai fferyllfeydd ar draws Caerdydd a'r Fro hefyd yn darparu dulliau atal cenhedlu drwy’r geg rheolaidd, heb fod angen ymweld â meddyg teulu yn gyntaf.

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Dulliau atal cenhedlu - Fferyllfa Cyncoed.mp4

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If you have an immediate need for your medications, your community pharmacy may be able to supply you with your regular prescription-only medicines under the Emergency Medicines Supply Service.

Find out more in this video👇

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Emergency Medicines - Cyncoed Pharmacy.mp4

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Did you know that you can access sexual health advice, over-the-counter products and emergency contraception from your local community pharmacy?

Some pharmacies across Cardiff and Vale also provide routine oral contraception, without the need to visit a GP first.

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Advice For Students - Woodville Road Pharmacy.mp4

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Cyngor i Fyfyrwyr - Fferyllfa Heol Woodville.mp4

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If you’re feeling unwell with a minor illness, did you know you can access advice and treatment for 27 common conditions in your community pharmacy?

Find out more about the Common Ailments Service👇

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The Common Ailment Service - Woodville Road Pharmacy.mp4

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Os ydych chi'n teimlo'n sâl gyda mân salwch, oeddech chi'n gwybod y gallwch gael cyngor a thriniaeth ar gyfer 27 o gyflyrau cyffredin yn eich fferyllfa gymunedol?

Darganfyddwch fwy am y Gwasanaeth Anhwylderau Cyffredin👇

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Y Gwasanaeth Anhwylderau Cyffredin - Fferyllfa Heol Woodville.mp4