Health Information for Students Chris Barnes RGN BSc (Hons) Nurse Advisor Student Health

Where Are We? Student Health Service Level 1 Drysdale Building Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB 020 7040 5999

Nurse Advisory Service Drop – in Sessions 13:00 – 15:00 Mon – Fri Appointments 09:30 – 11:30 Advice with Minor Illness/injury Sexual Health advice, emergency contraception, free condoms Dietary advice Meningitis ACWY and MMR Vaccinations Regular liaison with GP practice/ possibility of prescribing for students registered with Clerkenwell Medical Practice

Medical Conditions If you have a medical condition we advise that you make an appointment to see me to discuss your health needs whilst at University. Please note we have a room, which can be used if you are taken unwell during the day

Registration with a GP It is important that students studying in the UK for more than 6 months are registered with a GP (General Practitioner) For students living locally we recommend: Clerkenwell Medical Practice Finsbury Health Centre Pine Street EC1R 0LP Tel: 020 7833 5906 www.clerkenwellmedicalpractice.org.uk

Meningitis ACWY Vaccination Meningococcal disease is a rare but life threatening disease It is caused by meningococcal bacteria which is divided into several groups The most common groups are A,B,C,W and Y Young adults are among those at the highest risk of meningococcal disease

What is Meningococcal Disease? Meningococcal bacteria can cause Meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and Septicaemia (blood poisoning) Both are very serious and can be fatal if not diagnosed early Previous vaccinations against meningococcal disease may not protect against all forms of the disease The early symptoms are similar to that of flu.

MMR Vaccination Mumps is an acute viral illness that causes fever, headache and painful swollen glands. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed to be fully immunised

What to do in an Emergency Contact the Nurse Advisor ( 9am-5pm) Contact GP (if registered) Contact NHS 111 Walk in Centre (Angel Medical Practice) 8am-8pm Attend Minor Injuries Unit Attend A&E Call 999 (critical or life threatening situation)

Student Counselling and Mental Health Level 1 Drysdale Building Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB 020 7040 8094 counc@city.ac.uk mentalhealth@city.ac.uk

Student Health Service Level 1 Drysdale Building City, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7040 5999 E: healthservice@city.ac.uk www.city.ac.uk/current-students/health-wellbeing-sport/student-health-service