Medical information
It is important that you become aware of all our health and safety procedures in the case of an accident, injury or illness. A copy of our Health and Safety handbook is available in each classroom. This outlines in more detail the health and safety procedures in place at the school.
ACCIDENTS / FIRST AID
Should an accident occur within the school, a First Aid box is located in the top floor kitchenette, in the cupboard under sink. The school also has several First Aid Appointed persons to help out with any injuries. Look out for the posters telling you who these people are.
All accidents MUST be reported to a member of staff.
When you become ill or are concerned about your health.
Take care of everyday illnesses at home. Advice is available from the language school, your host family or your local pharmacist.
Pharmacist – Your local pharmacist is a qualified expert and can give confidential advice on common minor illnesses like coughs, colds and headaches, as well as medicines and emergency contraception.
NHS 111 - is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained advisor, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones
The Accident and Emergency Department at Hospital
Only visit the Accident and Emergency department for emergencies, such as loss of consciousness, severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, deep wounds and severe bleeding, suspected bone breaks or serious accidents.
Some services or treatments carried out in an NHS hospital are free to all.
These include:
• Accident and Emergency services – not including emergency treatment if admitted to hospital
• Family planning services
• Treatment for most infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Treatment required for a physical or mental condition caused by torture, female genital mutilation, domestic violence or sexual violence.
NHS WALK-IN CENTRE
This is located at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG.
The Walk In clinics opening hours are 8:15 am until 11 am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Here you can be seen by an experienced nurse.
If you phone 111, you will be allocated an appointment, available on Monday to Friday.
SURGERIES
If a student needs medical attention, the following surgeries can be contacted to see a GP:
Fairfield Park Health Centre, Tyning Lane , Camden Road, Bath , BA1 6EA/ Telephone: 01225 331616
St James's Surgery, 6-9 Northampton Buildings, Bath BA1 2SR / Telephone: 01225 613100
It may be a few days before you can get an appointment as doctors often get booked up. However, there are sometimes emergency appointments available if it absolutely cannot wait.
DENTIST
This is located at The Circus in Bath: Circus Dental, 13 Circus, Bath, BA1 2ES/ Telephone: 01225426163
It is a private service therefore you will be required to pay both an initial Examination fee of about £98.00, as well as treatment.
For minor problems you may talk to a doctor or nurse at the NHS Walk-In Surgery (01225 464567). This is a free service.
EMERGENCY
If you need urgent medical attention, you should dial 999. They can arrange for an ambulance to take you to hospital.
If you do have any medical concerns, you can always speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help and can give you some advice about what the best course of action may be.
For further information, contact the health authority in your home country or go the Department of Health website section for visitors to the UK.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER
Our 24-hour emergency contact number is 01225 580 998.