Medical
The Medical CentreĀ
The Medical Centre (Sani) has a team of qualified nurses and paramedics who provide 24-hour care during term time. They are supported by two nursing auxiliaries and an administrator. We have 11 inpatient beds for unwell and injured pupils. These beds can also be used for short-term observation of minor illnesses. All long-term admissions are communicated to parents as soon as possible.Ā Ā
NHS care is affiliated with theĀ Kennett and Avon Medical Partnership. The two Medical Officers hold daily morning surgery in the Sani on Monday toĀ Saturday each week, and the nursing team hold surgeries alongside the doctors. Our staff have extensive experience in dealing with minor injuries andĀ illnesses, and all attend regular training to ensure we provide up-to-date care, focused on the ages and needs of our pupils.Ā Ā
Medical services offered include:
- medicals for all new pupils;
- chronic disease management, e.g., asthma and diabetes;
- physiotherapy referral;
- counselling;
- psychology referral;
- childhood immunisations in line with PHE/NHS guidelines;
- travel advice and vaccinations for school trips and private travel;
- paramedic on-site cover for major sports practices and fixtures;
- health education; and
- repeat prescriptions.Ā
Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Support
The College works in collaboration with Return2Play, who are an online sports medicine company that specialise in head injury and concussion care for schools, clubs and universities.
If your child sustains a head injury with concussion symptoms they will automatically be referred to Return2Play. They will provide unlimited and convenient online access to leading concussion doctors and experts, allowing any head injury to be assessed very promptly, and the return to play protocol, where necessary, to be robustly and efficiently followed.
Return2Play are also our private in-house physiotherapy providers and offer a high standard of care for pupils with musculoskeletal injuries, acute sports injuries and growth-related conditions. We also offer the added benefit of co-ordinated care with our current medical provision and strength and conditioning team.
