Health and Wellbeing
Get registered with...
The Doctor
We strongly recommend you register with a Doctor. We have a General Practice on the Edinburgh campus and you can find out more information about them here including registering http://www.riccartongeneralpractice.co.uk/studenthealth/
The Dentist
Riccarton Dental Practice offers NHS dental care for Heriot-Watt University students. This is located in the same building as the health
In an emergency
Call 999 in an emergency situation. In the event of an emergency on
If you have a
You should always call 999 in a life-threatening emergency—if someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk.
Get health advice
For health information and details about NHS Services check out the NHS Inform service https://www.nhsinform.scot/
Emergency on campus?
If you or somebody else needs first aid then you should use the RED emergency telephones located throughout the campus. Or
If it is a serious medical emergency then call for an ambulance by dialing 999. You must then inform security as they will be able to escort the emergency services onto the campus and direct them.
Mental Health
The Advice Hub run and support university campaigns to promote and raise awareness of
Mental health is something that can affect us all and it's okay to talk about it. Anxiety and stress
Useful links: https://www.mind.org.uk/, http://www.sane.org.uk/