University Health Hub

Launching in September 2026 our Health Hub Checks provide a simple overview of your health and wellbeing and may include: 

• Blood pressure checks  
• Height, weight and BMI  
• Physical activity screening  
• Alcohol awareness screening  
• Lifestyle and wellbeing advice  
• Diabetes risk questionnaires  
• Signposting and referral to GP or NHS services where needed  

Please note these are non-bloods health checks and are not a replacement for a full NHS Health Check delivered through your GP practice.

The University Health Hub is continuing to expand its partnership with Embrace Wolverhampton Sexual Health Service to improve access to sexual health services on campus.

• A sexual health nurse from embrace will be at the Health Hub, Ambika Paul Building, City campus every 4th Wednesday of the month from 1pm - 3pm. 
• You can pop in or make an appointment by calling 01902 444 444 and let Embrace know you'd like the appointment at the University of Wolverhampton

Sexual Health advice includes:

• Sexual Infection Testing
• Testing for blood borne viruses such as HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B & C
• Advice on sexual health including symptoms and safe sex
• Provide advice on contraception

Update:

From the new academic year (26/27), Embrace will provide: 

• A weekly consultant-led clinic  
• More in-depth sexual health assessments  
• Medical interventions and prescribing where appropriate  
• Specialist advice and follow-up care  

This service will run alongside sexual health screening provided by one of Embrace’s senior nurses. 

Clinic Times 

• Thursday mornings at the Health Hub  
• The current Wednesday afternoon session will transfer into the Thursday clinic model  

Priority appointments will be available for University of Wolverhampton students and staff.  

Services available may include: 

• STI screening  
• Blood borne virus testing (including HIV, Hepatitis B & C and Syphilis)  
• Contraception advice  
• Sexual health advice and support  
• Signposting to specialist treatment services 

EmbraceWolverhampton.nhs.uk

The Health Hub works in partnership with local TB nursing services to support access to Latent TB screening clinics for eligible students and community members. 

Current Service Plan 

• Initial trial frequency:  
• Every 6 weeks, or  
• Bi-monthly  
• If uptake is strong, clinics may move to a monthly service  

Proposed Clinic Times 

• to run on Thursday afternoons  

These clinics support students who may be at increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection and provide easier access to early screening and referral. 

If you would like to book a slot outside of advertised clinics – please email HealthHub@wlv.ac.uk

Recovery Near You supports several university wellbeing and awareness events throughout the academic year. 

Current involvement includes attendance at: 

• Freshers’ events  
• University Mental Health Awareness Days  
• Student wellbeing campaigns  

Services provided include: 

• Advice and support relating to alcohol and substance use  
• Liver screening testing  
• Health promotion stalls and awareness activities  

The current pattern of attendance is typically: 

• September  
• January  
• March  

If staff or students require direct referral or booking with Recovery Near You in between those slots, please register with the University Mental Health and Wellbeing Team who will be happy to support this important step.  

If you are new to the area, new to university, or unfamiliar with NHS services, the Health Hub team can help you: 

• Register with a local GP  
• Understand where to go for healthcare support  
• Access NHS 111, pharmacies, urgent care and emergency services  
• Find local wellbeing and mental health support  
• Access sexual health and community services  

Please email HealthHub@wlv.ac.uk to book a convenient appointment slot.  

The Health Hub welcomes NHS, local authority, voluntary sector and community organisations to deliver outreach clinics, awareness campaigns and preventative health services directly on campus. 

Our aim is to make healthcare: 

• Easier to access  
• More visible  
• More inclusive  
• Better connected to student and staff needs  

Useful Links:

• NHS-getting medical care as a student
• One You offers tips on making better choices to live healthier and feel better in body and mind.
• NHS How to access mental health services  (including GP and talking therapies)  
• NHS Every-mind-matters has practical tips and resources to support with activities that may work with managing mental wellbeing.