Welfare
Hi. My name is Lauren Steyn and I would like to introduce myself as your new Welfare Officer. I hope that everyone has had a good term so far. I am available to talk about things that bother you or to help you find more detailed advice. Don't hesitate to contact me on lauren.steyn@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk if you would like to make an appointment to see me. Also feel free to put notes into my pidge. I also have a weekly "office hour" in the MCR if you'd like to drop in for a chat or a cup of tea. These weekly hours will be on Mondays between 13:00-14:00, starting Monday 15th October. If you feel that you would rather speak to someone who isn't your peer, please contact Lorna Smith, our new Dean, at lorna.smith@chem.ox.ac.uk. She is more than happy to have a chat with students about anything. There will be welfare teas twice a term (dates to be confirmed) where there will be cake and other delicious edibles. Please drop in if you are available - the more people the better. Lastly, I'd like to let you all know about the welfare cupboard in the kitchen. It contains a number of bits and pieces that are there for your safety and wellbeing, including cold packs (lemsip, strepsils and paracetamol), condoms, pregnancy tests, and information pamphlets. Please feel free to have a look through the cupboard if you need anything. Also, please send suggestions about anything you would like to be added. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
You can contact me by email at:lauren.steyn@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
Here is a list of welfare and accommodation staff contacts that may be able to help you directly:
http://hildegaard.sthildas.ox.ac.uk/
lorna.smith@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk - Tutor for Graduates
anita.avramides@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk - Tutor for Graduates
it-support@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk - IT Manager
gerri.cane@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk - Domestic Bursar
nicky.charles@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk - Accommodation secretary
The nurse or the doctors are in the surgery every weekday in South building. To see the doctor you need to book, but the nurse runs a drop-in service. Alternatively contact the practice to see a doctor at a time convenient to you on 01865 515731
If you feel you would rather seek information outside the college, the following list may be useful. (Drop (2) to dial free from an internal phone)
OUSU Student advice service (2)88461
Welfare and Academic Services
Nightline (2)70270
University Counselling Service (2)70300
University Harassment Line (2)70760
The Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
Health Services
JR Hospital Casualty Dept 741166
NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Quitline (stop smoking) 0800 002200
Drinkline 0800 917 8282
Harrison Clinic (Sexual Health) 246036
Alec Turnball (Family Planning) 456666
Sexual Health Info. Line 0800 567 123
FRANK (Drugs Helpline) 0800 776600
Pregnancy Advisory Service http://www.bpas.org
Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre 726295
Accommodation and Finance
http://www.ousu.org/main/advice/livingout
Accommodation Office (2)80811
Other Useful Numbers
Thames Valley Police 0845 8 505 505
University Security Services (2)72944