Healthcare

Registering with a doctor 

We advise all staff who are not normally resident in the York area to register with a doctor (nhs.uk) while at the University. You’ll need to be registered with a doctor, known as a General Practitioner (or GP), in order to receive health care.

Health emergencies 

Each medical emergency is different, but in many situations a member of staff trained as a first aid provider should be called in the first instance. They will then assess the situation, administer appropriate first aid and decide what if any further aid is required.

The Health Centre on campus is not an emergency service and casualties should not be sent there for treatment. Where it is apparent that it is a serious medical emergency, call an ambulance on 999 (the UK emergency number).

First aid trained staff 

There are significant numbers of University staff trained in providing First Aid. There should be at least one first aid trained staff member in every department and most security staff are also first aid trained.