GP & Out of Hours Information
When the College Nurse is not on duty, if you become ill or injured and need medical help or advice, choose well by using the right NHS service for your needs.
Self-Care
Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses, ailments and injuries. A range of common illnesses and complaints, such as coughs and colds, sore throats, upset stomachs, and aches and pains can be treated with a well stocked medicine cabinet and plenty of rest.
- Some self-care essentials
- Paracetamol
- Anti-diarrhoeal medicines
- Re-hydration mixtures
- Indigestion remedies
- A thermometer
NHS Direct
Medical help or advice is available 24 hours a day through NHS Direct either online or by phone on 0845 4647.
The service can also help you to find health services in your area.
Pharmacy
Easy access to advice and treatment from your Community Pharmacy. This service complements existing GP & Out of Hours services and may save the need for an appointment. For more details:
GP Surgeries
The following GP surgeries are within a short distance of College residences:
Bridge Street Medical Centre (tel: 0844 477 3939)
Trumpington Street Medical Practice (tel:01223 361611)
Newnham Walk Surgery (tel: 01223 366811) and also at 3 Trinity Street
Red House Surgery (tel: 0844 4773124)
Cambridge Student Health - Comprehensive information on health and local services for students, developed by the GP surgeries in the Association of Student Practices in Cambridge.
Overnight and at weekends Urgent Care Cambridgeshire provide the out of hours' GP service and can be contacted on 0330 123 9131 or via your GP surgery's number. They are based at Chesterton Hospital, Union Lane. Please remember that this service is for conditions which can not wait until your GP practice is open.
A&E or 999
In an extreme emergency the nearest Accident & Emergency Department is at Addenbrooke's Hospital An extreme emergency is a condition such as a suspected broken bone, road accident, a severe wound that requires stitching, suspected heart attack or any other life threatening condition. Please use this service appropriately!
You should only call 999 in an emergency. If it is not a life-threatening situation, consider the other options available to you.
Inform College via the Porters
If you are feeling unwell it is a good idea to let the porter’s lodge know so that relevant help/people can be informed if necessary. All Porters are First Aid trained and must be informed in an emergency, to help deliver care and to ensure that paramedics are promptly directed when necessary.