New College JCR Health Care 2013

The Surgeries 28 Beaumont Street College Surgery

College Doctors Dr John Sichel Dr Matthew Easdale Dr Clare Stephenson Dr Chloe Borton

College Nurse Sister Tara McGuinness

Confidentiality We are here to help you manage matters relating to your health. College Doctors are available for advice at any time to members of college, but are we are NOT part of the college authorities. You have the same guarantee of the confidential Doctor- Patient relationship as any other patient. This may only be broken with your express permission.

Registration It is a college requirement that you should register with an Oxford practice. You do not have to register with the College Doctor but there are advantages. If you are not a UK national, we very strongly advise that you register with the doctor at the outset of your studies. Do not wait until you are unwell.

How to register with 28 Beaumont Street Medical Registration forms will be supplied for signature at the time of your Registration health checks in the Lecture Room 6 on Monday 14th October :30-18:00

Contact details Change of address: current regulations demand that your address is updated immediately you move. If you ‘live out’, you must inform the College Secretary and the College Doctor. Mobile contact numbers are very useful. Please make sure these are kept up-to-date at all times.

NHS Dentistry Registration with a NHS Dentist is carried out by filling the appropriate section in the HC1 form. Available from 1NB Surgery. Mr John Coulter is the appointed Dentist to New College undergraduates only. Address: 3 George Street, Oxford (Tel: Ox ). Hours are 08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday Also Studental at Oxford Brookes

Appointments New College Surgery, 1NB Tel. (2) Made directly with Sister Tara McGuinness. Dr John Sichel’s Clinic is every THURSDAY of term, approx 12:15-13:15 hrs. Dr Clare Stephenson’s Clinic is every MONDAY of term, approx 12:15-13:15 hrs. Sign up for appointment on sheet on the Medical Room door. Appts at 28 Beaumont Street can be made over the telephone (Ox ) or via Sister Tara McGuinness. Lines open at 08:30. Late Surgery Monday evenings by appointment

Out-of-hours: nights, weekends and bank holidays OXEMS (Oxford Emergency Medical Service) Serves Oxford City out of hours Monday to Friday 18:30 to 08:00 and at the weekends from Friday 18:30 to Monday 08:00. Bank Holidays 24 Hours. This service is for emergencies only. Please do not call with routine matters that are better dealt with during routine GP hours. OXEMS is staffed by Oxford City GPs and located at the East Oxford Health Centre Manzil Way, off the Cowley Road

Contacting OXEMS & 111 To contact OXEMS, dial 111. The 111 service is now rolled out through Oxfordshire: it is provided by the South Central Ambulance Service (not NHS Direct). You will be put through to a call centre staffed by trained call advisors who will take your details. Your call will be triaged to advice (an OXEMS Duty Doctor will then call you back), a booked appointment at the OXEMs centre or a home visit/ambulance arranged depending on urgency. Tel 111 (or )

Severe Emergencies Life threatening emergency: dial 999 or 112 Serious injury (for example, deep cuts, fractures, severe sprains, burns & scalds, head injury): Emergency Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Flu prevention Hand washing, especially after blowing your nose. Frequent use of alcohol hand gel Disposing of tissues after use. Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (Vitamin C). Getting enough sleep. Drink plenty of clear fluids If you do become ill inform the nurse and go to bed. Flu vaccine for those at higher risk

Symptoms Of Meningitis Severe headache. High temperature Stiff neck. Aversion to light. Drowsiness Nausea and vomiting Joint pain A rash – tiny, purple “pinpricks” that do not fade when pressed with a glass.

Vaccinations An Appointment should be made at least 6 weeks before. MMR: 2 doses needed to avoid mumps, measles and rubella Hepatitis B: for those at occupational risk and other high risk groups. Travel: Fill in on-line questionnaire and book to see practice nurse at least 6 weeks prior to departure The University Occupational Health department also runs a travel clinic. Meningitis C: Should have had booster at age 14

Stress Management If you’re feeling stressed, don’t let it escalate. Talk: College nurse Welfare Team GPs Chaplain University Counselling Service Nightline

University Counselling Service UCS located at 3 Worcester Street OX1 2BX Tel: Self-referral is preferred -by phone and on- line.

Disability Advisory Service University funded service, will help to organise disability-related study support. 3 Worcester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BX (2)80459

Contraception Available via 28 Beaumont Street (GPs, Practice nurses) and also from the College Nurse. See a doctor for first prescriptions. There is also the Family Planning Clinic - Alec Turnbull Clinic, Raglan House 23 Between Towns Road. Cowley. Oxford: Evening & Saturday clinics. All contraception is free of charge. Emergency (post-coital) contraception is available via these routes and is most effective when used rapidly after the event – do not delay seeking advice. Levonelle (“morning after pill” “Plan B”) can also be bought over the counter from many pharmacies. Free condoms are available from the College Welfare officer, College Doctors and the College Nurse.

Sexual health Any concerns, see GP, Practice or College nurse. GUM clinic – Harrison clinic (Churchill Hospital site,Headington) Chlamydia screening – national programme for under 25s. Kits available from 28BS or college nurse. Will be offered at registration.

Cycling Please have and use good lights and strong cycle helmets. Be seen

Sporting Injuries Should be seen early

Nutrition Changes in diet can cause problems. Try to maintain your normal diet. Please discuss any problems, allergy or dietary with the College Nurse.

Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking They are a major cause of ill health and sub-optimal performance. Being under the influence can put you in dangerous situations.

Prescription Charges There is a standard Prescription charge, at present is £7.80. Only students who are under 19 and in full-time education and those in certain low-income groups have free prescriptions Exemption certificates on medical grounds must be applied for and you will be charged unless you have one. HC1 forms – from college nurse or 28BS. Prescription pre-payment certificate (>13 prescriptions in 12 months) Repeat prescriptions can be ordered directly from the surgery on Please allow 24 hrs for the request to be processed.

Exam Certificates These are for the University Examiners if there are medical problems that will affect your academic performance Acute or Chronic Not for trivial conditions Do not spring problems at the last minute

Illness at Home during vacation If you need to consult your home GP during the vacation, please do not re-register with your practice at home. Ensure that you are only seen as a TEMPORARY patient. Help us to keep your medical record up-to-date, by informing us, preferably with a letter from the doctor or hospital, if you have been ill.

Registration for Undergraduates Monday 14th October :30 till 18:00 Lecture Room 6

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