If you are living away from home on the College Campus, the College of St Mark & St John strongly advise you to register with a local doctor unless you are already registered with one within easy reach of your accommodation. The College recommends Elm Surgery.

Elm Surgery has recently been assessed by Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Trust and accredited as Safe 4 Young People. This reflects the high quality standards we have achieved. It signifies:

• Our service is sensitive to all young people’s needs.
• You will be welcomed by friendly staff.
• You will not be turned away; even though we may be busy we will always arrange to see you, either then or at another time.
• Our service is confidential.
• Our service is easy to access and where you will feel safe.
• You will be listened to and your questions answered.
• Our service is non judgmental.

We are situated a short distance from the college next to the Estover branch of Asda.  Click here to see a street map of how to find us.

Once you have received confirmation of your place, and have received your accommodation address on the campus you register with Elm Surgery. Click here for a registration form which you should complete, sign and post to us at Elm Surgery, 123 Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth PL6 8UF. At the same time please click here for a New Patient Health Questionnaire which helps us to get to know you a little better. Please complete and return the questionnaire with your registration form.

If you require some advice regarding the registration process or you would like some more information please call us on 01752 776772

When you move from the College Campus you may need to register with a surgery closer to your new address. Student Services at the College will provide you with further information when the time comes.

Health Information

Follow the Health Information link on our home page to gain access to:-

• NHS Health Encyclopedia - where you can access information on a range of conditions

• NHS Online Self Help Guide - an online diagnostic tool

• Common health Questions - where you can get answers to commonly asked health and medical questions.

If you need advice on alcohol consumption, meningitus symptoms and sexual health then Student Support has a range of leaflets to help you. If you require emergency contraception advice and you are unable to contact the surgery, you can contact your local contraception clinic telephone 01752 434429.