Doctors and prescription medicines
The NHS is the UK ‘s national health service and provides doctors and hospital treatment. If your course is over 6 months you qualify for NHS treatment. You must register with a local doctor, who you will see when you are ill, prescribe medicines and refer you to see a hospital consultant if necessary.
Prescriptions for medicines are taken into a pharmacy (or chemist) who will then provide you with the medicine or treatment. Under the NHS you will, in many cases, have to pay a small sum for medication. Students can apply for a reduction in fees using NHS form HC1, available from your doctor.
Dentist
At least once a year you should have your teeth checked by a dentist. All dental treatment in the UK has to be done privately. It is advisable to ask for an estimate before having work done as it can be very expensive.
Eye care
Opticians test your eyes and prescribe glasses or contact lenses. There are a number of opticians in Buckingham where you can get your eyes tested. There is a charge for eye tests and the cost of glasses and lenses varies.
Further information
For further information about keeping healthy, see UKCISA (external link) guidance notes on the Web.
