Meningococcal B (MenB) is a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and sepsis and can become serious very quickly.

Young people can be at increased risk when starting university or moving into student accommodation because they are living, studying and socialising closely with lots of new people.

That's why we're making it easier for eligible students to get protected.

This Freshers' Week, the University of Wolverhampton, working with NHS, public health and community pharmacy partners, is bringing MenB vaccination clinics directly onto our campuses.

City Campus

Monday 14 – Friday 18 September
9am–5pm

Make your way to the Health Hub, located on the Harrison Library corridor, at the entrance to the MD Building.

 Walsall Campus

Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17 September
9am–5pm

Make your way to the ASK desk in the Performance Hub and a member of the team will direct you to the clinic space.

The MenB vaccine is available as part of a time-limited NHS vaccination programme.

You may be eligible if you are:

• a young person born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, or
• born on or after 21 July 2001, starting university or certain further education colleges for the first time in autumn 2026 and living in student accommodation.

If you're eligible and haven't yet had your MenB vaccination, take the opportunity to get protected while you're on campus.

Many young people will already have received the MenACWY vaccine at school.

That's important, but MenACWY does not protect against MenB.

If you're eligible for the MenB programme, you should still come forward for your MenB vaccination.

You need two doses of the MenB vaccine, given at least 28 days apart.

If you receive your first dose during Freshers' Week, you'll also be able to receive your second dose on campus.

We know there can be a lot to organise when you first arrive at university.

If registering with a local GP is still on your to-do list, we can support you with your GP registration during the same consultation when you attend for your vaccination.

That means one visit can help you get your MenB vaccination underway and tick another important job off your university checklist.

Vaccination is an important form of protection, but vaccines don't protect against every cause of meningitis, septicaemia and sepsis. Knowing the signs and acting quickly remains really important.

Symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can include:

• fever and/or vomiting
• severe headache
• a stiff neck
• aching or painful muscles, joints or limbs
• breathing quickly or breathlessness
• pale or mottled skin
• being very sleepy or difficult to wake
• confusion
• seizures
• sensitivity to bright light
• a blotchy rash that doesn't fade when pressure is applied.

Symptoms can appear in any order and not everyone will experience every symptom.

If you feel unwell, tell someone.

If a friend, flatmate or fellow student is unwell, check in on them.

If you're concerned about your own or someone else's health, seek medical advice quickly. In a medical emergency, call 999 without delay.

Looking after your health and wellbeing at university goes beyond vaccinations and registering with a GP.

Our Student Life teams offer specialist advice and support throughout your time at Wolverhampton, including:

• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion
• Support to Study
• Safeguarding
• Student Money

You don't have to wait until something becomes difficult to find out what's available.

Whether you need support now, want some advice, or simply want to know where to turn should you need us later, take a few minutes to explore our Student Life services.

Explore Student Life and find the support available to you:

Student Life - University of Wolverhampton

As you prepare to join us:

✓ Check your vaccinations
✓ Register with a local GP – or let us help you when you visit the clinic
✓ Know the signs of meningitis
✓ Look out for your friends and flatmates
✓ Know where to find support if you need it

And, if you're eligible:

Get protected against MenB.

City Campus | 14–18 September | 9am–5pm
Health Hub – Harrison Library corridor, entrance to the MD Building

Walsall Campus | 16–17 September | 9am–5pm
Go to the ASK desk in the Performance Hub and we'll direct you to the clinic.

Get uni ready. Get protected. Get connected.

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.

This Freshers' Week, the University of Wolverhampton, working with NHS, public health and community pharmacy partners, is bringing MenB vaccination clinics directly onto our campuses.

City Campus

Monday 14 – Friday 18 September
9am–5pm

Make your way to the Health Hub, located on the Harrison Library corridor, at the entrance to the MD Building.

 Walsall Campus

Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17 September
9am–5pm

Make your way to the ASK desk in the Performance Hub and a member of the team will direct you to the clinic space.

Am I eligible?

The MenB vaccine is available as part of a time-limited NHS vaccination programme.

You may be eligible if you are:

• a young person born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, or
• born on or after 21 July 2001, starting university or certain further education colleges for the first time in autumn 2026 and living in student accommodation.

If you're eligible and haven't yet had your MenB vaccination, take the opportunity to get protected while you're on campus.