Health, welfare and safety
When students join the University of Southampton it becomes their home. We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure that the environment in which they live and learn is a safe, secure and healthy one, providing equality of opportunity for all, free from harassment and discrimination. We offer a wide range of services to ensure that students are supported both personally and academically throughout their time at Southampton. Health and welfare Q What happens if my son or daughter is ill? A All students joining the University should register
with a doctor at a general medical practice in Southampton as soon as possible. There are two practices on the Highfield Campus – University Health Service and Highfield Health – and a number of other local practices in Southampton and Winchester. There is also a dental surgery on the Highfield Campus.
Students should bring with them evidence of all immunisations and vaccinations from the last five years, as well as their NHS Medical Card. We recommend that all students should be immunised against meningitis C and receive two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination before arriving. If this is not possible, your son or daughter will be offered these vaccinations on registering with a GP in Southampton.
Q What should I do if I have concerns about my
son or daughter’s wellbeing?
A If you have concerns about your son or daughter’s physical or mental wellbeing while they are here, you should contact our Student Wellbeing Team. The team also provides immediate, confidential support to students who have been affected emotionally or psychologically by an incident.
In the event of an emergency, you can contact the Security Control Room, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on +44 (0)23 8059 3311. If Security staff are made aware of any incident that could require follow-up support, they will refer the student to the Wellbeing Team, and the response and support will be immediate. If your son or daughter is ever concerned about their personal safety, they should call Security immediately (if possible, students should store the phone number in their mobile phone).
Students enjoy a safe, secure and healthy environment
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