Welfare
WELFARE AT MAGDALEN
University life can be demanding, and
Emergencies
In case of a serious emergency, contact both Porter’s Lodge and emergency services (999):
Lodge Telephone 01865 276000
Police (break-ins) 08 458 505 505
Welfare Reps
Your welfare reps are available to provide peer support at any time, as well as information about other services as needed.
Kate Mitchell kate.mitchell@magd.ox.ac.uk
Zachary Frankel zachary.frankel@magd.ox.ac.uk
If you’re interested in getting in touch with an MCR member studying in a similar field to you, please let us know and we can arrange this.
StairWelfare and MCR Activities
An important support network during your time at Magdalen will be the people you live with. With this in mind, StairWelfare Week is a termly event in which you are encouraged (with some help from the MCR Committee) to catch up with the rest of your stairwell to enjoy a meal together.
The MCR runs numerous social events throughout term which are a great way to take a break from study and meet new people – come along to brunch on Sundays, Liquid Lounge on Friday evening, and various exchange/guest dinners. For more details about the MCR's social events, click here or on the link to the left.
There is a weekly MCR yoga class during term time. For current details of those classes, please contact one of the Welfare reps.
Health
Please inform the Lodge if you are ill, particularly if you are unable to leave your room. If you require first aid, the Lodge will be able to inform the nearest First Aider. Contact details for other health services are listed below. In case of injury, the Lodge is able to arrange taxi vouchers for transport to/from College/classes as needed.
College Nurse
Mrs Sue Salmon is the College Nurse: susan.salmon@magd.ox.ac.uk; telephone 01865-276081 (internal ext: 76 081). She is in her rooms in St Swithun’s VI from 9 – 10 am, 0th-9th weeks inclusive.
College Doctor
On arrival at Magdalen, the College will arrange registration with the College doctors:
http://www.27beaumontstreet.co.uk/
Tel: 01865 311 500
Email: practice@gp-K84049.nhs.uk
The
Out-of-hours Service
Outside opening hours there is always a doctor on call for emergencies and urgent problems through the Oxford Emergency Medical Service (OXEMS). To use this service you should telephone 0845 345 8995. You may be asked to attend the OXEMS Centre at the St Bartholomews Medical Centre in
Overseas Students
Students from overseas are eligible for free NHS treatment if they are in the country for a ‘settled purpose’, ie a full-time course of study, for a period of 6 months or more. Otherwise adequate health insurance will be required to cover private treatment.
However, if there is a pre-existing medical condition which may require hospital care, this may not always be covered, so it is recommended that in such cases private health insurance should be taken out. Also, if specialist treatment were sought for a non-urgent condition, it would be appropriate to seek private health insurance as NHS waiting lists can be longer than 6 months.
Accident & Emergency Department
This is located at the
Other
The MCR provides free condoms. We also supply free pregnancy and Chlamydia tests which can be (discreetly) pidged on request.
Safety
Attack alarms are available for all students in the Porters’ Lodge and are given freely. The Lodge also have a supply of drink testing kits. These fit easily into a handbag or pocket and are easy to use.
The University operates Nightbus, a safe and affordable means of transport late at night. Phone 07 714 44 5050 between 9pm and 3am Monday to Saturday, and 9pm to 1am on Sunday – the bus will pick you up and deliver you to any destination within the ring road, and all trips cost only £1.00. The scheme is open only to university members. Priority will be given to people who are alone, as the emphasis is on safety.
Counselling
College Advisor
Students should feel able to approach their College Advisor for pastoral help and advice. Your Advisor is here to monitor your progress throughout the academic year, discuss reports and be a source of academic support from someone in your own subject area.
Dean of Divinity
The Dean of Divinity (which is what we call the College Chaplain) is the Revd Dr Michael Piret and he is pastorally available to members of the College or of the congregation at any time. His room is in St. Swithun's Buildings, VII:4.
University Counselling
The University has a professionally-staffed, confidential Student Counselling Service for assistance with personal, emotional, social and academic problems. The Service is available free to all matriculated undergraduate and graduate members of the University, and never discloses information about the students it is seeing. Contact on 01865 270300 or reception@counserv.ox.ac.uk
Nightline
Nightline is a helpline run by students and for students. It operates at night from 8pm to 8am during term time. You can phone them on 01865 270270 (internal ext: 70270) or visit them at
The service they provide is confidential, impartial and non-judgemental, and there is no religious, political or social bias. You can ask to talk to a male or female volunteer; whichever makes you feel more comfortable, and you can talk for as long as you want.
For a full list of
Women
Dr Christine Ferdinand is the College’s Women’s Advisor. She can be contacted on 01865 276 057 (internal ext: 76 057) or at christine.ferdinand@magd.ox.ac.uk.
Harassment
Katharine Grevling and Robert Douglas-Fairhurst are Magdalen’s Harassment Officers. They are freely available and you should approach them with any concerns you have in this regard.
Katharine Grevling katharine.grevling@magd.ox.ac.uk 01865 276 056 Internal Extension: 76 056
Robert Douglas-Fairhurst robert.douglas-fairhurst@magd.ox.ac.uk 01865 276 058 Internal Extension: 76 058
Everyone has the right to live in an environment free from harassment. Harassment includes any form of unwarranted behaviour towards a person that affects that person's work or quality of life. Harassment might be a one-off incident or series of incidents and can take many different forms, including intimidation, bullying, unwarranted sexual advances, exclusion, or physical abuse. Examples of harassment include hostile behaviour based on a person's sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion or disability. There is additional information about harassment at www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop.
If you wish to contact someone external to the college and your department, you can contact the University’s Advisory Panel on Harassment confidentially on 01865 270 760 (internal ext: 70760) during normal office hours, or the student union advice service.
Disabilities
More information for students with disabilities at
Exam Support
OUSU has produced a guide to Exam Support. Please contact a Welfare Rep for more information.
Chaplaincy
There are a large number of student-based pastoral groups operating in
Publications
The Oxford Survival Guide is a very useful and interesting guide about academic matters, bursaries/hardship information, welfare provision in general, and important contact information in the University. The OUSU Living Out Guide provides information on legal issues, contracts and safety issues surrounding living out of college accommodation. The OUSU Student Parent Handbook contains information and contact details for student parents requiring playschemes and extra funding. The OUSU Graduate Guide provides general information about welfare support, academic services and university facilities for graduates. Other useful publications are the LGBTT Handbook and the Students with Disabilities Handbook. You can obtain a free copy of any of these publications by emailing enquiries@ousu.org or calling 01865 (2)70777. Go to www.ousu.org for more information about these publications.
Useful Websites
OUSU Student Advice Service http://www.ousu.org/main/advice
NHS Direct http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Disability Rights Commission http://www.drc-gb.org
Other Services
Health
NHS Direct 0845 4647
University Disability Office disability@admin.ox.ac.uk / 01865 280459
Narcotics Anonymous 020 77300009
Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 7697555
National Aids Helpline 0800 567123
National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600
Pregnancy Advisory Service 0845 7304030
Eating Distress Helpline 316444
Oxford Student Dyslexia Network dyslexia@ousu.org
MIND (National Association for Mental Health) 511702
Listening and Advice Services
OUSU Student Advice Service (2)88461
Nightline (2)70270
University Counselling Service (2)70300
University Harassment Advice (2)70760
The Samaritans 0345 909090 or 722122
Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre 726295
Oxfordshire Racial Equality Council 01865 791891
OSLAS (free legal advice) (2)70770
Lesbian & Gay Switchboard 020 78377324