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

2. Where Are We? Student Health Service Level 1 Drysdale Building
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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:

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Student Counselling and Mental Health
Level 1
Drysdale Building
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB

11. Student Health Service
Level 1 Drysdale Building
City, University of London
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom
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