Medical care at school

Lori (Matron), is normally in the House between 8am and 5pm on weekdays. It is Ampleforth

College Policy that all medication brought in from home is handed in to Matron or the

College Infirmary. This includes vitamins, homeopathic, herbal and complimentary remedies. All prescribed medication should be labelled with the student’s name and the prescribed instructions. A letter from the prescribing doctor is also required.

Paracetamol, ibuprofen, cough medicine, strepsils and other homely remedies are all available from Matron and at the College Infirmary. There is no charge for these medications and the College would prefer that you do not give your child these medications to bring back to school.

The school infirmary is just down the hill from St Bede’s if girls are feeling unwell or are injured, although girls should always talk to Matron, Mrs Muckalt or the tutor on duty before going to the infirmary. In the event of illness, either Mrs Muckalt or Matron will make the necessary provision via the infirmary, including a doctor’s appointment if necessary. Parents are informed either by email or phone if girls are kept in the infirmary overnight for any reason.