- Register with the University Health Centre
- International students
- Medical and nursing services
- How to register
- Opening hours
- Contact and location
- Staff
- Blood tests, results and medical certificates
- Help with healthcare costs
- International students
- Other health and wellbeing services
Register with the University Health Centre
If you are studying at the University of Hertfordshire, make sure you are registered with a GP.
The University Health Centre is located in the Hutton Building on the College Lane campus. It provides University of Hertfordshire students with access to NHS GP care, including:
- medical advice
- GP appointments
- support with ongoing health conditions
- nursing services
- health checks and vaccinations
GP appointments are free at the point of use, so you can seek medical advice without paying for the appointment.
Register as soon as possible, ideally before you become unwell or need medical care. You must be registered with the practice before you can use its GP services. Registration is free and can be completed online.
International students
If you have recently arrived in the UK, registering with a GP is an important part of looking after your health while studying here.
Find more information about medical care for international students.
Medical and nursing services
Our trained staff provide advice and support for:
- Feeling unwell
- Health advice: diet, smoking, alcohol
- Contraception
- Chlamydia screening
- Travel advice & vaccinations
For full NHS policies and procedures, see the official NHS website.
How to register
The University Health Centre can register University of Hertfordshire students living in Hertfordshire or Luton.
Choose the appropriate online registration form:
If you live outside Hatfield, the services the University Health Centre can provide may be restricted. This can include:
- no home visits
- limited urgent or out-of-hours care
- reduced access to some community services, such as midwifery, physiotherapy and mental health support
You should consider registering with a GP near your home if you:
- are pregnant
- have a significant mental health condition
- have children under 16
- regularly need community healthcare services
Find out more about registering with a GP outside your local area.
Do not wait until you become unwell. Register with a GP as soon as possible.
Opening hours
Opening hours Surgery: 09.00–17.00, Monday to Friday
- Appointments: 08.30–18.30
- Out-of-hours care: available through Potterells Medical Centre when required
Contact and location
University Health Centre
- Ground floor, Hutton Building, College Lane campus
- Telephone: 01707 284444
- Request an appointment or contact the practice online
Appointments and administrative requests should be made online.
Staff
Doctors
Hina Afgan, Anita Davenport, Claire Heath, Hannah Kirkman, Marilena Nicou, Kyriacos Nicola, James Ridout, Punam Shah, Mark Steward and Sam Woodrow.
Nurses
Carla Greenwood, Jane Hickling, Helen Kennedy, Suzanne Rumble, Natasha Sheppard and Karen Venables.
Healthcare assistants
Emma Lloyd.
Practice staff
- Practice Manager: Sarah Newton
- Potterells Practice Manager: Tracey Mostyn
- Receptionists and secretaries who manage referrals, letters and administrative requests
Blood tests, results and medical certificates
Blood tests
Blood tests are carried out at:
QEII Hospital
Howlands
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 4HQ
You can book a blood test online.
The Uno 653 bus travels from the de Havilland campus. Check the Uno website for current service information.
Test results
Contact the practice through its online form to request or discuss your test results.
Fit notes and self-certification
Employees normally need a fit note when they have been unable to work for more than seven days.
University students can self-certify an absence of up to seven days. Use the University’s self-certification form where required.
Help with healthcare costs
If you are registered with the NHS and have a low income, you may be eligible for help with some healthcare costs.
Find out about the NHS Low Income Scheme.
Other health and wellbeing services
You can also access:
For further information about the practice and its services, visit the Potterells Medical Centre website.