Registering with a GP
The university recommends you register with a local GP based in Lincoln during your time as a student here, as you will spend the majority of the year in Lincoln. Registration is easy and you can register at another GP practice once you have finished your studies.
We have included details of two local practices you may wish to consider using:
- Minster Medical Practice: www.minstermedicalpractice.co.uk
- The Minster Medical Practice is nearest to the BGU campus.
- University of Lincoln Health Service: www.ulhsonline.co.uk
The ULHS is a cross-campus practice which services the University of Nottingham, the University of Lincoln, and BGU. The GPs are well-versed in dealing with student issues (e.g. applications for extenuating circumstances and Disabled Students’ Allowance).
Directions For Minster Medical Practice:
Turn right out of the main car park, onto Longdales Road. Keep walking on Longdales Road until you reach the roundabout.
Turn left at the roundabout, onto Nettleham Road. Keep walking until you reach the pedestrian crossing and then…
Turn left onto Cabourne Avenue. Cabourne Court is the second road on the left.
Total distance from BGU: 0.8 miles | Walking time (approx): 15 minutes
2 Cabourne Court, Cabourne Avenue, Lincoln, LN2 2JP
Mon – Fri: 8:00am - 6:30pm Weekends: Closed
01522 515797
111 (out of hours)
Directions For University of Lincoln Health Service:
Exit BGU campus onto Newport Road and turn left
Walk down Newport and onto the Bailgate at the bend in the road
Continue walking down Steep Hill and onto the High Street
Turn right onto the cut-through just after Stokes Coffee Shop
Continue on Brayford Wharf East and turn right onto the University of Lincoln Campus before the railway crossing
Follow the path to the Swan Pub and continue past the pub. The Health Service will be a little further on your right.
Total distance from BGU: 1.8 miles | Walking time (approx): 37 minutes
ULHS Ltd, 3 Campus Way, Lincoln, LN6 7GA
Mon – Fri: 7:30am - 6:30pm Weekends: Closed
01522 870010
111 (out of hours)
Registering with a GP | bgu.ac.uk/studentadvice
If you are ill
General Advice
If your illness means you miss lectures you may wish to ask your friends to pick up lecture notes, hand-outs etc for you, or you could ask a tutor for copies on your return. Students are responsible for notifying their module tutor or Programme Leader if they will not be able to attend sessions. If you are ill for seven days or more you will need to obtain a fit note from a registered healthcare professional.If you have an assessment deadline during the period you are ill, it may be necessary for you to request an extension. If you miss an assessment deadline you will need to complete an extenuating circumstances form.Forms for extensions and extenuating circumstances are available on the BGU Student Portal under the Self Service tile. If you need assistance in completing a form please contact a member of the Student Advice & Wellbeing team who will be able to help. You can also refer to our Extensions and Extenuating Circumstances information leaflet.If you are on placement and have a minor/ short-term illness:You will need to contact the school/placement provider as early as possible and tell them you will not be attending and how long you expect to be absent.Contact the school/placement provider again if your illness continues beyond the time you told them you would be back, giving a revised date when you expect to returnAlso, please contact Reception at BGU (01522 527347) and provide the same information as above and let them know if you are expecting a visit from a tutor.What to do if you have a serious or long-term illness:If your illness or condition means you will be absent for an extended period of time you will be required to contact your Programme Leader to let them know that you will not be attending and how long you expect to be absent.If you are on placement please refer to the short-term / minor illness guidelines on the other side of this leaflet. If you are ill for longer than seven days you are encouraged to contact Student Advice & Wellbeing at the earliest opportunity so you can discuss your situation further.Student Advice & Wellbeing offers a confidential service and can provide you with details of the options applicable to your situation. These options may include, but are not limited to, accessibility support, suspension of study, extenuating circumstances or extensions.
Vaccines
The Department of Health highly recommends that new students check they are up to date with three main vaccines before starting their studies:
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Meninogoccal ACWY (Men ACWY)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
MMR
The MMR vaccine protects against mumps, measles and rubella and is part of the routine childhood vaccine programme. Most young people who have grown-up in England will have already had two doses of the vaccine in childhood. However, if you are not sure whether you have had two doses you can contact your GP for a catch-up vaccination.
Men ACWY
Students going to university for the first time are now being routinely offered a vaccination to prevent Meningitis W disease. The Men ACWY vaccine protects against four different causes of meningitis and septicaemia – meningococcal (Men) A, C, W and Y diseases. Men ACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm. For more information about Men ACWY vaccination please contact your GP or visit the NHS Choices website:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/men-acwy-vaccine/
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
The HPV vaccine is usually given to school age children, and it protects against Human Papillomavirus which is a common virus spread through skin-to-skin contact. Most students will have already received the HPV at school, however the vaccine is available through the NHS for people up to the age of 25.