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12| HEALTH & WELLBEING
MEDICAL AND HEALTH MATTERS
It is very important that you register with a Doctor when you arrive in the UK. If you are attending a boarding school as a boarding pupil this should be done through the school medical centre during the first week. If for any reason this does not happen please speak to your house master or mistress or contact College Guardians.
As a full time student you are covered by the National Health Service for all costs except eye care. This means once you have registered with a GP/Doctor you will not have to pay to see a doctor. Any medication that is prescribed will be charged separately. NHS prescriptions generally cost £9.15 per item although children in full time education do not normally have to pay for prescription medication. You can buy medicine from pharmacies. Doctors may also refer you to qualified nurses instead who provide professional advice and help on health matters.
If you are studying at a higher education college it will be your responsibility to register with a doctor. The college will send you a link giving details on how to register. Please do this as a priority when you first arrive. Don’t wait until you at ill as the chances are you won’t feel up do doing it then.
Dental care is also covered by the NHS. Treatment is free to a student age 19 years and under. To find a dentist either ask College Guardians or go to this website: http://www.nhs.uk/Service- Search/Dentists/LocationSearch/3
If you choose to register in person at
the surgery you will need to take your passport and BRP card with you.
PROCEDURE IF YOU ARE ILL:
YOU MUST REGISTER with a doctor when you first arrive Don’t wait until you are ill before doing this.
If you are ill or unwell contact a staff member at your school or College. If you are staying with a host family and feel unwell let them know and also contact College Guardians.
Follow the advice of your doctor and keep in regular contact to let us know you are alright.
College Guardians will inform your parents, check on you regularly, tell your School if you are ill whilst staying with a host family and monitor your progress.
When you have seen a doctor and have a doctor’s certificate take this to your house master or mistress or staff at the college.
Tell your guardian: jane@collegeguardians.co.uk or Caroline@collegeguardians.co.uk or phone (+44) 07513 106451 – 24 hour on call number.