The Medical Centre (“Sani”) is staffed by nurses twenty-four hours each day. The College Medical Officer, Dr Richard Hook, or his deputy, Dr Sally Hanson, run daily morning surgeries.
For all routine treatments and repeat prescriptions, pupils are encouraged to come to the Medical Centre at surgery times. Emergencies and sudden illnesses, on the other hand, can be dealt with at any time. “off-games” chits can be issued at morning surgery.
Medication is given to pupils in labelled containers and it is their responsibility to take any such medicine as advised.
Medical Admissions New Pupils Additional Services Confidentiality
Admissions to the Medical Centre can be made for short term observation (“lying down”) for minor illnesses, or for longer term care. All admissions are notified to parents and HMs as soon as possible.
Hospital out-patient and other appointments are monitored by the Medical Centre and transport arranged by them.
All new pupils have a medical examination by a doctor during their first fortnight at the College.
Other services provided through the Medical Centre include: physiotherapy, immunisation, dental guards, paramedic cover at sports matches, counselling, psychiatric consultancy, health education.
The consent of a pupil will be sought and, except in exceptional circumstances, obtained before any form of disclosure or referral, in regard of all medical and counselling services provided by the College. Parents can refer to the Medical Centre and the Medical Officer for further information.