College Nurse
College Nurse
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When you visit the HWB department our Receptionist (Amanda) is usually here to greet you, and signpost you to the appropriate room
When you visit the HWB department our Receptionist (Amanda) is usually here to greet you, and signpost you to the appropriate room
The college nurses are available during college hours to provide first aid, support with physical and mental health or to provide a listening ear. You can either contact us to make an appointment, or drop in
The college nurses are available during college hours to provide first aid, support with physical and mental health or to provide a listening ear. You can either contact us to make an appointment, or drop in
All the details of how to access this support are below
All the details of how to access this support are below
All nurse consultations are confidential unless there are safeguarding concerns ie. if there are concerns you are at risk of harming yourself, or of harming other people. If this was the case, it would usually be discussed with you prior to sharing any information. Any information is handled sensitively at all times
All nurse consultations are confidential unless there are safeguarding concerns ie. if there are concerns you are at risk of harming yourself, or of harming other people. If this was the case, it would usually be discussed with you prior to sharing any information. Any information is handled sensitively at all times
Please make sure you have completed your Medical Information page on Focus. This is important, even if it is just to confirm you do not have any medical history. Select MEDICAL from the menu on your FOCUS page and select any relevant conditions. If your condition is not listed, select ANY OTHER CONDITION and add details. If you do not have any medical conditions select NO MEDICAL CONDITIONS. Once you have completed all the relevant boxes, and added any additional details requested, please remember to select SAVE
Please also ensure you update this page whenever necessary ie. if you have a significant illness or injury. The College Nurse will receive an email alert to make them aware of any updates. Please contact the College Nurse if you have any queries about this
Please be aware that the College Nurse is not able to dispense any routine medicines eg. Paracetamol, Ibuprofen
Students are responsible for supplying their own "over the counter" or prescribed medicines when in college, and must keep them safe at all times. Exceptions to this are Controlled Drugs eg. Methylphenidate which should be stored with the college nurse
Students who would like to store a small quantity of emergency or essential medicines, as a back up, should discuss this with the College Nurse
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
If you find it difficult to exit college buildings due to reduced mobility, a visual or hearing impairment, mental health reasons or any other concerns, you will need a PEEP ie. a personalised formal plan of what to do in the event of a college evacuation
Please contact the College Nurse in order to arrange this
Please come and help yourself to sanitary products from outside R15C. We have a plentiful supply of tampons and pads. We also have some environmentally-friendly sanitary products - just ask the College Nurse if you would like to know more
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