Clare College Cambridge

Health Related Information

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Help with Health Care Costs

Some students are eligible for help with health costs on the grounds of low income (not just because you are a student). If you qualify for support, you can apply by completing a HC1 form. You will then receive help towards the costs of NHS prescriptions, NHS dental care, sight tests, glasses and contact lenses.

You can get a HC1 form from the College Nurse's waiting room, or from your GP surgery or dentist.

Click here for more information about HC1 forms

Meningitis

 NHS Information

For information on health concerns, self-help and support organisations and local health services

Physiotherapy 

Physio Direct is a telephone self-referral service available to anyone registered with a Cambridge GP.  If you have an acute or chronic joint or soft tissue problem ring 01480 434980 Monday-Friday 13.00-17.00. The physiotherapist will make a diagnosis and prescribe exercises over the phone (call usually takes 10-15 minutes). An appointment or follow up advice will be offered if necessary.  Alternatively you can complete a self referral form available at your GP Surgery. 

 Sexual Health

Sexual Health Advice Service for Cambridgeshire - comprehensive information on sexual health issues including where to get free emergency contraception

If you are sexually active it is a good idea to have regular sexual health checks, you can do this by booking an appointment online or by contacting:

In College you can collect a Chlaymdia Self Test from the Nurse or from one of the Welfare Officers.  Alternatively you can request a free postal test from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Chlamydia Screening Programme

Free condoms and health information are available from the College Nurse's waiting room, O4.  Outside Clinic hours you can request the key from the Porter’s lodge, Memorial Court

Other websites:

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