Safety
You may be concerned about safety aspects of going to university at the moment. The Office for Students has published information for prospective students:
gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-safeguarding-in-schools-colleges-and-other-providers
Making friends
It is likely that the start of term might be a bit different this year, but universities and colleges have a duty of care and will still be keen to make sure that you get off to a good start. There will no doubt be some innovative ideas for the traditional Freshers’ Week and different ways to meet like-minded people. Your chosen university or college will keep you up to date on what’s on.
Medical
University medical centres and surgeries nationwide will follow government guidelines:
nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/gps/gp-appointments-and-bookings
If you move away from home, you will be encouraged to sign up with a local GP so that you can make sure that you receive the right medical attention. Your university or college will give you advice and support with this.
Advice on wearing face masks will also government health guidelines.
It’s completely normal to fee some stress when you start anything new, including going to university. For tips on recognising stress and managing it, visit the NHS Student Stress self-help webpage:
nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/student-stress
Other facilities
You may have questions about the re-opening of libraries, sports centres, laboratories and other facilities on campus. This will depend on government guidance and any specific considerations for the institution:
This also gives guidance on transport for students and social distancing on campus.