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are encouraged to use these rather than keep large sums within the Medical Centre under the care of the school nurses. If
of money in their rooms. Money can be withdrawn in the the opinion of the School’s Medical Officer is that the physical/
evening after prep, or at weekends. mental illness is ongoing and deemed serious enough, the student
will return to their parent/guardian until such time that they are
The pocket money account is used for minor daily well enough to return to school. With such incidences, the school
expenditure as well as take-away treats on a Saturday night, medical team, alongside the Housemaster/mistress, will be in
or funds for an exeat weekend for example. Cheques for the regular communication with parents/guardians to share and discuss
pocket money account should be made payable to Abbey medical updates.
House Pocket Money and deposited with a member of house It is the boarders’ responsibility to carry relevant emergency
staff at the start of each term. If you prefer to use internet medication (e.g. Epipen, anti-histamine, inhalers and diabetic
banking, the pocket money account details are as follows: medication) at all times. All houses have areas to securely store
first aid equipment and ‘over the counter’ remedies. Boarders’
• Account name: Abbey House Pocket Money individual medical records are held in the Medical Centre.
• Sort Code: 30 98 28
• Account Number: 01225207 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Electrical safety is a constant worry and regulations require that all
In addition to the pocket money account there is an Abbey electrical appliances are tested. We ask you not to bring items with
House Account and this is used to pay for some trips, mufti loose/exposed wires or adaptors which do not meet EU standards.
days, charity events and in-house treats such as pizza nights, Many overseas adaptors are not compliant to the UK electrical
quiz nights and for special celebrations like birthdays. We safety requirements and, during regular fire inspection checks, all
ask that students contribute an annual £40 to this account illegal adapters are removed. Adapters for appliances can be bought
at the start of the school year. Any cheques for this account from the school shop or ordered via the Housemaster/mistress.
should be made payable to Abbey House (online banking - As electrical and electronic equipment in studies and student
sort code 30 98 28; account number 01225193). dormitories can present health and safety risks, we impose the
following restrictions:
HEALTH / DOCTOR / MEDICATIONS ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Routine daily matters will be dealt with in house by the
resident staff who are all first aid trained. Where possible, Computer/laptop/iPad Games consoles
please attempt to arrange routine dental and medical Hair styling appliances Large screen PC monitors
appointments during holidays. The school Medical Centre Charger(s) TV screens
is open 24 hours, seven days per week and is staffed by
fully qualified nurses; the School Medical Officer is present Radio/stereo Large (high volume) speakers
Monday-Saturday for routine GP appointments. Students Electric toothbrush or shaver Kettle
who are ill, will see the doctor within the daily morning British Standard fused Rice cooker
clinics and all boarding students will be registered with the slab lead
School’s Medical Officer.
Plug in air freshener
The Medical Centre keeps a file of student health declaration
forms for boarders who are self-administering and where Iron
their medication is kept. This file is made available to duty Fridge
staff in the House so they can deal with relevant medical
emergencies. Housemasters/mistresses should keep a file Heater
of Medical Protocols. Parents/boarders should inform their Fan
Housemaster/mistress or the Medical Centre if a boarder
has been ill during the holidays and/or exeat and advise on Microwave
medical input received. Fairy lights
(battery operated permitted)
EXTENDED ILLNESS;
CARE OF THE ILL BOARDER Non British Standard
All boarders must be registered with the School Medical transformers
Officer in accordance with school policy on Medical Care. Electric blanket
In the event of an extended illness, the student will reside

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