Student Health - NHS 24 Campaign Information Pack 2025
Published: 21/08/25
As students across Scotland begin their college and university journeys, NHS 24 is promoting a student health campaign via NHS inform to help young people navigate key aspects of their healthcare. The campaign offers practical guidance on registering with GP practices, accessing vaccinations, locating local NHS services, and supporting mental wellbeing. Pharmacy teams are encouraged to share these valuable resources with students and colleagues to help raise awareness and improve access to care. An information pack and promotional materials are available for download, and NHS 24’s Communications Team is on hand to assist with any queries or requests for alternative formats.
NHS 24 is promoting health advice aimed at students beginning their studies at college or university.
The student health campaign, hosted on NHS inform, covers topics such as registering for primary care services, vaccinations, finding local NHS services, and mental health.
NHS 24 would appreciate your support in sharing the campaign key messages and resources to relevant audiences. Information pack containing further details and other publicity resources are available to download at the bottom of this article.
Feel free to share this resource with other colleagues and teams who may find it useful. Should you require any help or wish to request assets in other formats please get in touch with NHS 24's Communications Team.
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