Keeping Healthy, Keeping Safe
We aim to enable you to enjoy your university experience to the full. This means offering the opportunity to access information and support which will help you to deal with any problems that may arise.
These web pages are intended to supply as much information as possible, but please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further advice. We have grouped the information into 5 sections:
Doctors, dentists & hospitals - Specific health issues - Other wellbeing issues - Lifestyle - Safety and Security.
Doctors, dentists & hospitals
How to register with a doctor; GPs: list by area; Dentists: list by area; Local Accident and Emergency Contacts
Specific health issues
Information on common health issues at Univeristy, how to treat them, look after yourself and get help if you need it.
Other wellbeing issues
Coping with Study/Exam Pressure; Homesickness and Coping with Change; Bullying and Harassment; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues
Lifestyle
Eating healthily and on a budget; Exercise; Sleep and relaxation; Travel health
Safety and Security
Safety at home and in your student accommodation; Personal safety; Safety in your car/safety of your car; Safety on the internet; Important numbers – Quick Look-Up; Arch - Reporting racist and homophobic incidents
Useful telephone numbers
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University Security Emergency: 3200 (internal University dialling) General Enquiries: 3999 (internal University dialling) |
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Police, Fire & Ambulance
Emergency: 999 |
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Accident & Emergency Department
Royal Victoria Infirmary: (0191) 232
5131 Newcastle General Hospital: (0191) 273 8811 |


