Virtual GP - new from Howden
Accessing healthcare can be difficult for students, whether it’s because they're studying away from home and unable to register with a local GP, or facing long waits for appointments.
The average wait time to see a GP in the UK is now 7 days. *
That’s why, following feedback from our education clients, we're pleased to introduce a new addition to our wellbeing offering: Virtual GP.
Our Virtual GP service is designed to remove those barriers by providing immediate access to healthcare in the UK whenever and wherever it's needed.
A doctor in their pocket
With Virtual GP, students can access:
- 24/7 appointments, 365 days a year
- Phone or video consultations with GMC-registered UK GPs
- Diagnosis and treatment during consultations
- Prescriptions delivered to home or collected from a pharmacy of choice
- Fit notes and onward referrals where appropriate
Benefits for your institution:
Virtual GP is designed to complement your existing wellbeing provision, helping to:
- Reduce pressure on campus health services
- Support earlier intervention and quicker recovery
- Provide consistent care for students wherever they are studying or living in the UK
Find out why Unite Students decided to offer Virtual GP to their residents: Wellbeing services for Unite Students and Hello Student.
To learn more about Virtual GP, please contact Jamie Boyle at: [email protected]
Jaime Boyle
*Experiences of GP practice access and NHS waiting times - Office for National Statistics
