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
Crisis situations
Pieta house is available 24/7 365 for those experiencing a crisis.
The Pieta Crisis Helpline offers crisis intervention support to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm and also supports those bereaved through suicide.
https://www.pieta.ie/how-we-can-help/helpline/
Pieta; Call 1800 247 247 or Text Help to 51444.
Student Health Centre at the Crow's Nest - Carrigrohane Road Entrance T12 HXW4
Summer Services.
Over the Summer, out of semester time, the staffing levels in the Student Health Department are considerably reduced.
When available, Doctor and Nurse appointments will be released in a 60- 90 minute slot, morning and afternoon commencing June 23rd 2025
To check availability, telephone 4902311. An answering machine message or our receptionist on duty will advise as to the next available session or appointment.
For all appointment requests tell the receptionist if you prefer a telephone 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.
The operating hours of the telephone service are 9:15 - 4:45 pm, with lines closed over lunchtime 1:00 -2:10 pm.
When the centre is closed, evenings weekends etc.
Outside our operating hours a recorded message on 021 4902311 will advise you of out of hours service contact numbers.
FOR A LIST OF THE OUT-OF-HOURS CENTRES IN YOUR AREA/COUNTY USE THE SEARCH TOOL AT
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/maps/
Our Mental Health team continue to operate but with reduced availability of Psychiatry service over the summer months.
Our Physiotherapy service is closed for the summer. Please check the Mardyke clinic for physiotherapy services
Summer Consulting Hours: 10:00 - 11:15: 14:30 - 15:45
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:
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:
