Section X: General Information and Sources of Assistance - Sources of assistance for members of the University

Sources of Assistance for Members of the University

The University Counselling Service

Stephen Messinger, Head of Service, eight permanent counsellors and a receptionist/secretary, provide a counselling service for students and staff of the University. The service is located at 28 University Road.

The reception at 28 University Road is open each weekday between 10am and 4pm for enquiries and appointments for Highfield. Telephone 023 8059 3719 or ext 23719. Messages may be left by voicemail outside of these times. The same telephone number will also provide information about the opening times. Appointments for Winchester School of Art can be made with the Registry office. Telephone 023 8059 6918 or ext 26918. Appointment times are available throughout the day and early evening. A reduced service is maintained during vacations.

About one in every seventeen members of the University make individual and confidential contact with the Service each year about personal, emotional, relationship, work-related or other concerns. The counsellors will try to see new clients as quickly as possible, and first appointments usually occur within 5 working days. The Counselling Service also offers support and consultation for tutors and others, and takes part in training and development programmes for staff and student groups'. See also www.counsel.soton.ac.uk.

The Advisers to International Students

International students who desire advice on academic and other matters which cannot conveniently be dealt with through the usual channels are invited to consult the Advisers to International Students, Mr Eric Cooke (Department of Electronics and Computer Science)(31.7.03), email ecc@ecs.soton.ac.uk and Dr Terry P Martin (School of Education)(31.7.03), email tpm@soton.ac.uk

The Disability Co-ordinator

The Disability Service can be contacted in the Student Services Department, Ext. 27726 or e-mail enable@soton.ac.uk. See also www.enable.soton.ac.uk. Students and staff are welcome to contact the Disability Service on any matter directly or indirectly related to disability.

The Adviser to Dyslexic Students

Dyslexic students, or those who wish to have an assessment to find out if they are dyslexic, should consult the Adviser to Dyslexic Students, Janet Skinner. Ext: 22759. Email: dyslexia@soton.ac.uk See also www.dyslexia.soton.ac.uk.

The Careers Advisory Service

The Careers Advisory Service is in Building 3.

Termtime opening hours: Monday - Friday 08.30 - 17.00
Vacation opening hours: Monday - Friday 08.30 - 12.30, 13.30 - 16.30

August opening times may vary; please consult the website.

The extensive Careers Library contains paper, video and computer based resources for information and guidance. Careers advisers can offer advice and guidance to enable students to make informed choices with regard to further study, postgraduate research or employment.

The E-jobs vacancies service offers students a free electronic vacancies service for full-time permanent jobs to casual term time employment, year-long placements and summer work experience opportunities. The service is linked from the CAS website.

All CAS activities are advertised on their Web site at: www.careers.soton.ac.uk

The Chaplaincy

There is an ecumenical Chaplaincy Centre at 41 University Road (ext. 23511). The chaplains are:

Rev Peter McNeil (Methodist Chaplain)
Tel: 023 8059 4624 (or P.McNeill@soton.ac.uk)

Father Mike Ryan (Catholic Chaplain)
Tel: 023 8059 4622 (or myryan_98@yahoo.com)

Rev Simon Stevens (Anglican Chaplain)
Tel: 023 8059 4623722 (or s.stevens@soton.ac.uk)

Dr Rachel Wadhawan (International Chaplain)
Tel: 023 8059 4623 (or rachelw@soton.ac.uk)

Mrs Colleen Cockroft (Secretary)
Tel: 023 8059 3511 (c.m.cockcroft@soton.ac.uk or chaplaincy.soton.ac.uk)

A termly card giving details of services of worship and events is available from the Chaplaincy. Alternatively, visit the Chaplaincy website at www.soton.ac.uk/~chaplain.

The University Day Nursery

There are Day Nurseries at both the Highfield and New College campus. They are open to children from four months to five years of age and offer a caring and stimulating atmosphere for the children of staff and students of the University. The qualified staff are experienced in providing a happy learning environment within a multi-cultural setting. Early application is essential as there is a lengthy waiting list and places cannot be guaranteed.

Appointments can be arranged to visit either nursery. For further details please contact the Amanda Saunders, Day Nursery Co-ordinator on 02380 593465 or visit our website at www.nursery.soton.ac.uk.

Campus Health Provision

It is essential that all students register, as soon as possible after their arrival, with a medical practitioner in Southampton. When registering, students should bring with them their NHS Medical Card, and, if they have not already received vaccination against meningitis, request that they be given this treatment as quickly as possible.

There are two General Practices on the Highfield campus (University Health Service and Highfield Health), with which the majority of students are registered. There are also twelve other Practices in the locality with which students may choose to register. Details of all fourteen Practices can be found in the Registration Handbook. The University Health Service (Building 48) and Highfield Health (31 University Road) are separate General Medical practices situated on the Highfield campus. Both practices accept University students, staff and members of their immediate families who live within each practice's respective area. Each practice has specialised knowledge of student health and liaises with tutors and other University staff where appropriate, but only with specific consent from the patient concerned. Strict confidentiality is observed. Each practice has a responsibility to provide emergency cover outside normal surgery hours, although arrangements may differ between practices.

University Health Service

Partners:	Drs Sarah Armstrong, Theresa Creagh, , Mark Edwards, Chris James and Heather Wilson
Assistant GPs:	Drs Anna Coates and Joanna Curtis
Nurses:	Di McLean, Maggie Williams, Una Winfield
Manager:	Wendy Mills
Telephone:	External: 023 8055 7531; Internal: Ext. 23539
Email:	unidocs@cix.co.uk
Fax:	023 80 593259
Location:	Main Highfield Campus, Building 48 (west side), next to the Turner Sims Concert Hall.

The University Health Service is a 5 partner practice and was established 40 years ago to serve the needs of the students, staff and their families. We specialize in providing health care for the University community and we campaign on behalf of students in the commissioning of health care.

We hold surgeries throughout the day between 8.30 and 5 p.m. Urgent cases will always be seen on the same day by the duty nurse or doctor.

The practice provides a wide range of services including travel clinics, well person clinics, contraceptive services, antenatal care, child health services, asthma clinics, acupuncture, diabetic clinics and sports injury clinics. A physiotherapist and a psychotherapist both hold clinics at the practice.

For full details of the Practice, or to register online, visit our website at www.unidocs.co.uk

Highfield Health

Located in the centre of the Highfield Campus, Highfield Health provides a personalised general medical service to the staff/students and families of Southampton University with a patient centred approach. Surgery times are geared to the convenience of patients, which includes lunch time surgeries. For out of hours care, telephone the practice on 80595545 for information.

GPs: Dr Nicholas Lowe

Tel: 023 80 595545 Ext. 25545
Fax: 023 80 595844
e-mail: health@soton.ac.uk
Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/~health
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm / Saturday, 8.30am-12.00noon (emergencies only)