Information About Manchester

Student Health

We believe that safety and enjoyment are equally important when studying at International House Manchester. We therefore strongly recommend that you have adequate personal insurance in place before starting your course.
If you are in the process of applying for a course, or have already secured your place, you should consider what type of insurance you need, in case the worst should happen. IHM does not provide or arrange personal insurance for students. Students should make sure that they have their own insurance in place before they travel to Manchester to start their course.
If you have a small health problem, you can see a doctor at the walk-in centre. These centres deal with:
• Minor illnesses
• Minor injuries
• Emergency contraception
You don’t need an appointment – just go to reception, give your details and a doctor will see you when they are available.

The closest one to the school is the City Health Centre (inside Boots pharmacy):
2nd Floor, Boots,
32 Market Street,
Manchester, M1 1PL
Tel: 0161 839 6227
Open every day 08:00 – 20:00

There is another one at the Manchester Royal Infirmary hospital:
Manchester Royal infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 276 5193
Open Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 10.00 pm, Saturday and Sunday (including Bank holidays) 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

Emergency Hospitals

For medical emergencies call 999 and ask for an ambulance or visit the Accident and Emergency department (A&E) at the following hospitals – they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Manchester Royal infirmary Hospital
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 276 5193

North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunays Road,
Crumpsall
Manchester M8 5RB
0161 795 4567

Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford M6 8HD
0161 789 7373