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Drugs, alcohol and smoking andmanagement of
disciplinary incidents
The whole-school policies on drugs and substances,
alcohol and smoking apply to boarders. Boarders over the
age of 18 however may sign out to a pub with the
housemaster’s permission, and on occasion, the
housemaster may offer an alcoholic drink to sixth form
students at house social occasions. The whole-school policy
on guidelines for disciplinary interviews with boys will be
followed in any disciplinary investigation. Parents will be
informed of any serious incident or disciplinary matter
involving their son.
The Health Centre
Telephone:
01235 849059
Duty mobile:
07748 591057
Email:
The Health Centre is open
08.00 - 19.30 Monday to Friday
and 09.00– 17.00 on Saturdays. One of the Health Centre
team is then on call outside these hours. Boys may visit to
discuss health matters or any other concerns. The Heath
Centre has a treatment room and two, two-bedded rooms.
The Health Centre Team is made up of: the Senior Nurse
(previously a Nurse Practitioner in A/E with previous school
nursing experience), Assistant Nurse and three Health Care
Assistants all with a wealth of experience.
A doctor, the Senior Nurse, a paramedic, physiotherapist
and first-aiders provide pitch-side support for rugby and
football matches.
The School Medical Officer, Dr Khan, is an experienced
doctor from The Malthouse Surgery in Abingdon and boys
are registered with him. Boarders have a brief medical
examination soon after arrival at Abingdon. This also informs
us about any medical problems your son may have and
allows him to familiarise himself with the Health Centre. Any
significant medical condition your son is diagnosed with
needs to be communicated to the Heath Centre and your
son’s Housemaster.
The Doctor holds a weekly surgery at 08.00 every Tuesday
in the Health Centre, and boys may also have appointments
at the Malthouse Surgery at other times. Boys may see the
doctor on their own.
An Out of Hours service is available at Abingdon Hospital.
NHS or Private
Referrals from the GP can be made on the NHS. Many
parents have private health cover and the school also offers
a scheme through the Bursary. Parents will be notified of
referrals to consultants. Boarders may be accompanied to
appointments either by parents, if practicable, or a member
of school staff.
Medication
Below is guidance regarding medication and its use at school:
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Please only provide a small initial supply of
essential
medications, such as asthma inhalers, Epipens and
prescription medications.
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All medications must be in a named pharmacy-labelled
container in English. We cannot accept medications
which do not have instructions in English.
•
All subsequent medication will be provided on
prescription through the School Health Centre
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On arrival,
all
medications must be listed and handed to
the Senior Nurse or Matron before you leave. This includes
all natural and herbal remedies.
•
Where appropriate, boys may be authorised to store and
administer their own medication. Medicines should be
locked away in their rooms.
•
Your son will be advised which medicines he may hold
himself and which may be stored in the Health Centre.
•
Sixth formers may hold a small supply of pain-relieving
medication such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen but these
must be listed on the medications list.
•
Boys who carry Epipens must provide a minimum of 2
Epipens on arrival. One is carried at all times, and a spare
is held in house.
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Matrons and house staff can issue simple pain-relieving
medications and throat lozenges.
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Looking after the health of
the boarding community.
