Getting Help
Emergencies
The emergency services contact number is (0) 999 or (0) 112
In the event of an emergency on campus see HEALTH AND SAFETY
Appointments
UCC Student Health Service appointments.
UCC Student Health operates to supplement the care provided by other services in the community, to support your student journey
We provide appointments for a range of services which you can check out on our Services webpage.
Students are reminded that they should register with a local GP to access GP services and that UCC Student Health does not function as a GP or urgent care service.
See below as well as our Urgent Care webpage for other options available.
For all appointment requests call us on (021) 4902311 to arrange a consultation.
Tell the receptionist if you prefer a telephone consultation, video consultation, or an in-person consultation
If an on-site face to face consultation is required you will be given a time to attend the centre.
What do I do if I don't have a GP or there are no Student Health Appointments?
Insurance Cover or Private-Payment Options for Minor Illness, Minor injury, Walk-in GP services.
There are a range of options open to students when you are unable to, or would prefer not to obtain an appointment with us, and you do not have access to a/your GP service
There are private fee-charging primary care services in the Cork City and surrounding region.
The details of locations, opening hours, and services offered in these private providers are available online.
GP Services in Cork
A list of GPs in the South Lee area here: South Lee
A list of GPs in the North Lee area here: North Lee
In office hours your local GP may be able to assist.
Out of Hours GP Out of Hours services in your county or region:
The out of hours service available to you depends on where your GP is based:
Search for out of Hours GP services by county
In the case of medical emergency, call 112 or 999.
Crisis Text Line
Text 'UCC' to 086 1800 280 to chat anonymously with a trained volunteer 24/7.
Any Issue. Any time. (Standard SMS rates map apply)
Student Supports
There is a wide range of student support services available to you during your time as a student in UCC.
Click on the UCC Support Tree Image below to get contact details:
