5 Health and Wellbeing Telephone: +44 (0)1235 849059 Duty mobile: +44 (0)7748 591057 Email: [email protected] Health Centre contact details and opening times 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm on Saturdays (Michaelmas and Lent terms) 10am - 2pm on Saturdays (Summer term) Out of hours - one of the Health Centre team is on call outside opening hours. The senior nurse, assistant nurse and four health care assistants. They work hand-in-hand with our House Managers, who are often the first point of contact for minor illnesses. House Managers provide vital support by escorting boarders to appointments or hospitals when necessary and acting as a helpful bridge between home and school. During the rugby and football seasons, you will also see our team - including a doctor, paramedic, and physiotherapist - providing pitch-side support to ensure our athletes are well looked after. The experienced Health Centre team is made up of: All boarders are registered with Dr Kundi at The Malthouse Surgery in Abingdon. For convenience, Dr Kundi holds a weekly surgery right here in our Health Centre every Tuesday at 8am. Shortly after arriving, new boarders will have a brief, friendly medical examination. This is an opportunity for them to meet the team and for us to ensure we have a clear picture of their health needs. Registering with a GP If your child requires a specialist, we will always keep you informed. Depending on what is most practical, boarders can attend these appointments with a parent, a guardian, or a member of school staff. We have easy access to the Abingdon Hospital (Minor Injuries Unit) and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. Private referrals are typically made to The Manor Hospital, Oxford. If you are interested in the school’s private medical scheme, our Finance Department can provide details. GP Referrals and Hospitals Please ensure any significant medical conditions are communicated to both the Health Centre and your child’s Head of House before they join us.
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