Health Advisor for Students (General Health) The Students' Health Advisor, Lynda McLaren is a registered nurse and health visitor with a special interest in students' health. This service is provided for ALL students attending the university - you don't have to be registered with the Medical Centre.  Students attend for many reasons including: ·  general support and advice ·  stress management including anxiety/panic attacks ·  relationship issues including sexuality ·  eating disorders ·  dietary issues, healthy eating and exercise ·  support to stop smoking including NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) on prescription as appropriate ·  general enquiries re alcohol and drugs ·  sexual health ·  bereavement ·  referrals can be made to other agencies as needed The service is completely confidential The Health Advisor is based at the Medical Centre and is usually available Monday to Thursday term-time. Prior arrangements are not always necessary but it is helpful if you can make an appointment. Visits to other campuses take place most weeks but please check with reception at the Medical Centre if you are making a special visit: FCH  Tuesday        11.30am - 12.30 near Student Help Zone Pittville Tuesday      1 - 2pm near Student Help Zone Oxstalls Thursday    1 - 2pm near Student Help Zone A wide range of leaflets are available on many health topics both within the Medical Centre and on display outside. A really helpful website on a wide range of topics is www.studenthealth.co.uk/ Also, for general health: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Other health-related websites which may be useful include: Smoking www.ash.org.uk Gambling www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk Sexual Health www.playingsafely.co.uk www.ruthinking.co.uk www.sexhelpglos.nhs.uk (local information) AIDS www.nat.org.uk (National Aids Trust) www.tht.org.uk (Terence Higgins Trust) Bereavement www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk www.rcpsych.ac.uk Eating Disorders www.eda.uk.com www.rcpsych.ac.uk www.edglos.org.uk (local information) Self-Harm www.users.zetnet.co.uk/BCSW (Bristol Crisis Service for Women) For an appointment or more information please telephone reception on 01242 714400

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