Students at St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine are eligible for free health care at the Surgery, 39 Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3AG or any other NHS facility. These facilities are fully staffed and they provide a variety of services. Students must register at one of these facilities if they want to be eligible for free health care.
   

Important!

All students need to download the health form and complete it as soon as possible. Please ensure that copies of your immunization records are forwarded to the college as well. Students who do not comply with this announcement will not be allowed to train at clinics or hospitals. It is important that you complete this task as soon as possible. 

Appointments can be booked with a General Practitioner at the Surgery, 39 Castle Street, Luton. Appointment times vary and emergency hours are available.  Check with either health center for details.

Most clinics provide the following services:

Medical                              Referral to Doctors

Family Planning                   Referral to GUM

Emergency Contraception    Referral to Hospital Clinic

Pill Checks                          General minor illnesses

Travel Vaccinations             Genito-Urinary Medicine

Flu Jabs                             Family Planning 

 Ear Syringing                      Well Woman      

Blood Tests                       Emergency Contraception                      

All types of dressings         Asthma
Medical advice                   Diabetes                                  

Minor injuries                     Minor Surgery

Referral to Counselors        Travel Vaccinations
   

NHS in England

http://www.nhs.uk

Learn about the U.K. Health System and search for local doctors in your area.

Out of hours

There is a 24-hour answering service which will give you a telephone number to contact a doctor or deputizing service. Advice or a visit (in an emergency) can be obtained when the clinic is closed on 01582 729242. Please have a pen and paper handy to take down the number. Think! Can the problem wait until the next day?

Luton NHS - Primary Care Trust
 
Luton NHS Walk in Centre,

14-16 Chapel Street,

Luton, Beds, LU1 2SE
www.lutonpct.nhs.uk

Will offer advice and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries without appointment.  The service will be available 365 days a year.


Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

Provide you with information on local services and resolve any issues or difficulties.

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone:  01582 709 134

The Patient Advice and Liaison Service can give you information about:

Pharmacists
How to register with a GP (General Practitioner)
Dental Services
Optometrists


NHS Direct

A confidential health advice and information line, staffed by nurses and health information advisors.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Phone:  0845 4647
Website:  www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Social Care

Help people by providing support for individuals, children, and families.

Phone:  01582 547 616
Phone:  01525 405 109 (out of hours)


Family Planning Clinics

Deal with family planning for couples.

Phone:  01582 511 050


Accident and Emergency

In the event of an emergency, you should dial 999. This is the 911 equivalent in the U.K. Severe injuries will be dealt with at the Accident and Emergency (A&E) unit at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

Phone:  01582 491 122

Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
 

Luton and Dunstable Hospital is a large modern hospital providing general medical and surgical services to the Bedfordshire community.

Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
01582 49 11 22

http://www.ldh.nhs.uk/