Heading off to university or college is a big step, and while it is an exciting time, there can be a lot to
remember. To help students stay on top of their health and wellbeing NHS 24 has launched its latest
health campaign aimed to support them during their studies.

NHS 24’s student health advice includes:

• Prioritise finding a new GP or dentist if moving away from home: Don’t wait until you feel ill or are in pain. Find your nearest practice using Scotland’s Service Directory.
• Check vaccinations are up to date: Meeting new people and living in shared spaces can increase
  the risk of transmission of diseases like meningitis, measles, and HPV. Visit NHS inform’s vaccines for students page to get advice on how to check on your vaccination status and how to make appointments.
• Know where to get mental health support if you need it: Feeling homesick, anxious, or just not
  quite yourself, remember there’s always support available. Explore different mental health tools
  and services, whether that be on campus or through the NHS, by visiting NHS inform’s student
  health page.
• Don’t forget about sexual health: Be mindful of sexual health when making new connections.
  Sexual health services in Scotland are free, confidential, and inclusive and can give advice on contraception and STI testing. Find your nearest clinic using Scotland’s Service Directory.

Commenting on the support for students, Dr John McNaw, Associate Clinical Director at NHS 24, said:

“New home, new people, new routines – there can be lot of things to learn when you start at college or
uni. We want students to know where to turn if they need help with their health. If someone is feeling unwell, needs advice, or isn’t sure where to turn, NHS inform is a great place to start.”

All information on NHS inform is carefully reviewed and published by NHS experts, meaning all advice
is accurate, up to date, and reliable. The site is packed with trusted advice, symptoms checkers, and
local service info, all tailored for people living in Scotland.

For comprehensive and trusted advice aimed specifically at students, visit www.nhsinform.scot/studenthealth.