UK Disabled Students and access to healthcare
I was wondering if anyone else has been struggling to access to healthcare (e.g/ prescriptions, doctors appointments, Covid vaccine, etc) as a result of being a student.
Throughout my studies, whenever I moved between my term time and home address, I found it difficult to get hold of my medication, which has led to lots of 111 calls to get emergency prescription (and then a lecture when it wasn't my fault). I have also missed hospital appointments due to letters being sent to incorrect addresses, and delayed treatment due to referal issues because I am a student.
Most recently, I have struggled to get hold of the vaccine in my home address (I have been advised and have been shielding, and received confirmation that I can now get my first dose) as they cannot transfer records, which means that I do not appear on their system a eligible. This means I now have to travel several hours for a vaccine where my uni is, which will negatively impact my CFS.
Due to the number of disabled students there are, I’m pretty certain I am not the only one going through this, but I was just wondering if anyone else is/has gone through this.








