FAQ 734
I feel I need to see someone urgently as I feel so unwell. What should I do?

Mental Health

For urgent mental health and wellbeing support see:

Urgent support | Wellbeing Services in Devon | University of Exeter


Urgent support | Wellbeing Services in Cornwall | University of Exeter


Physical Health

If you're feeling physically unwell: 


In an emergency:
Call 999 and ask for the ambulance service

Or head to your nearest Accident & Emergency department at hospital


NHS Royal Devon | Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) (for students based in Exeter)

Royal Cornwall Hospital | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (for students based in Cornwall)


If you're not sure if it's an emergency and/or it's evenings/weekends/Bank Holidays contact the NHS 111 service

Go to 111 Online, or

Call 111 from your phone


Minor Injuries Unit (for illnesses/injuries which are NOT life-threatening/critical)

Walk-In Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter (for students based in Exeter)

Falmouth Minor Injuries Unit (for students based in Cornwall)


Find Live waiting times

Download the free NHSQuicker app or look at it online to find your nearest A&E and Minor Injuries unit and see their Live waiting times. It was developed at the University and shows information for the Southwest of England. 


Routine Illness

For routine illnesses contact your health centre or doctor's surgery. The student health centres are:


The Student Health Centre, Exeter (for students based in Exeter) If you live near St Luke's campus the nearest surgery is The Heavitree Practice

Penryn Surgery or your local doctor's surgery (for students based in Cornwall)