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Why Students Need a Local NHS GP
Many students don’t realise they need to register with a local NHS GP when moving for uni. Without it, you may not get access to care when you need it most.
NHS care even if you're away from home
Access prescriptions and appointments faster
Free mental health & contraception support
How it works
Registering with a local GP while at university means faster access to the care you need — without long wait times or confusion. Here’s how simple the process is.
Complete our quick online form
Fill in your details using our short online form — it only takes about 3 minutes.
We register you with our the Virtually GP practice
We’ll register you with a local GP near your university or student address, completely free.
Book appointments when you need care
Once registered, you can book NHS GP appointments anytime — online, by phone, or in person. Get appointments on the same day.
What you can be seen for
Support for Everything Student Life Throws at You
Mental health and anxiety
Repeat prescriptions
Sexual health & contraception
Sick notes and uni forms
Colds, infections & general health
Anything you’d see a GP for at home
Student Testimonials
Such a timesaver! 06/04/2020
Got an appointment quickly and saw a doctor who sent my prescription to my pharmacist within one hour. Saved me so much time.
Excellent! 06/04/2020
Really quick and easy to navigate and great for busy people without much time to spare. Especially good in the current environment to be able to see a GP without having to travel too.
Great service! 29/08/2020
Super recommended , if you can’t visit ur gp face to face is the best solution as it is the same just from the video call or call!
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Frequently asked questions
Is Virtually suitable for everyone?
There are some patients with complex health needs or significant communication difficulties who would not be suitable for digital-first care. If you would like to know whether you are suitable please call 020 7263 8380. If you have registered with Virtually and our clinicians feel that you are not suitable for digital-first care, Virtually’s patient support team will assist you with finding a GP near your home.
How does it work when things can’t be done digitally?
Sometimes we may need to see you in person. For example for vaccinations, smear tests or simply to feel or check something physical. If we need to see you in person we’ll ask you to book an in-person appointment by calling or emailing our patient support team.
How long are the appointments?
Like most GPs each appointment slot is scheduled for 10 minutes, however depending on the nature of your condition or symptoms the conversation may be shorter or longer. Our clinicians will use their clinical judgement to assess patients on a case by case basis to determine if you need further advice and care or if your concern can be dealt with during a single slot. You may be encouraged to book an immediate follow up if additional time is needed.
Can I see you face to face?
For some conditions we may request to see you in person at our clinic. You are always welcome to book a face-to-face appointment with our team if you wish, however you may have to wait slightly longer for in-person appointments than you do for digital appointments.
How do prescriptions work?
Your prescription will be sent online to an NHS pharmacy of your choice, within one hour of your consultation.
Do I have to switch from my current GP?
NHS England only allows you to be registered to one GP practice at a time, so if you register with us we’ll become your registered NHS GP and you’ll be automatically deregistered from your current practice. You don’t have to tell your current GP you’re switching to Virtually. We’ll automatically inform your old practice, so there’s no need for you to do anything.
Can I choose whether I speak with a male or female clinician?
Yes. Not only can you choose whether your clinician is male or female, but you can also choose the specific person you wish to speak with. We’ll display a list of the available clinicians and you can choose the doctor or nurse you want to speak to. That means as long as they are available you can speak to the same clinician every time.
How soon can I get an appointment?
We aim to always have clinicians available either the same day or the next day (depending on the time of day you are booking your appointment) for digital appointments. In-person appointments may be a slightly longer wait.
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