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Student Health

Are you ill enough to see a Doctor?

If you are unsure, or in doubt about your complaint come and see Mairi and Celia, we are both Registered Nurses and only too happy to discuss any problem at any time with you. On a first visit it is helpful if you bring some form of I.D. Whether you live at home with your parents or are out flatting all students are eligible to come to the Nurses' Clinics as distinct from doctors' consultations.

The Clinics are:

General for infections, dressings, ear syringing and advice on colds, coughs, flu. They are run daily.

Weight Control - a joint programme run by Diana Jones from the Recreation Centre and the nurses.

Contraceptive - clinics for initial discussions or supervision of those already on contraception. They are run daily.

Cancer Checks for Women - Do you know how to examine your breasts? Have you had a cervical smear? They are run on Wednesday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

Wart Clinics- A blitz on warts-warts are removed by freezing with liquid air. They are held on Thursday all day.

Vaccinations - Travelling overseas? Is your vaccination certificate up to date? Are you up to date with tetanus shots? Thursday afternoons 2 - 4.30 p.m.

We have a small library of material giving information on a variety of health topics. You are invited to examine our books and advise us if you would like to borrow. There is also a comprehensive display of pamphlets, which you are welcome to take.