Medical care and Illness

Medical Care & Illness

Please contact the Boarding Team day or night if you are feeling unwell.

During induction, the school Matron and the Boarding Team will help you register with a General Practitioner (GP/Doctor) and a dentist If you are unwell outside of College hours (in the evening, at night and before 8am), you must tell the boarding team. They will care for you and arrange medical advice and treatment If you are unwell, you must telephone reception 01223 578280 before 08:15am on school days and report your absence. You should also call the Orchard House duty phone or find a member of the boarding team. Your absence will not be authorised until you have been assessed by the Matron If you are unwell during college hours, you must tell your teacher or Reception, and they will refer you to the Matron in the Medical Room The boarding team and College staff are trained in First Aid, and are the first people to turn to in the case of illness or accident