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Health support for UCB students
Our Student Health Practitioner provides confidential, practical health and wellbeing support to help you stay well during your time at UCB. Whether you need advice about an existing health condition, sexual or menstrual health, a minor injury or help accessing local healthcare services, support is available on campus.
Student Health Practitioner
Aimie is UCB's Student Health Practitioner and brings more than 10 years of experience in pre-hospital care. She is passionate about supporting students' health, wellbeing and overall experience at UCB, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
Aimie provides a confidential, student-centred service, offering support in a wide range of areas, including:
Management and support of existing medical conditions
General health and wellbeing advice, including blood pressure monitoring and weight management
Sexual health information, free contraception and STI testing
Menstrual health support, including access to free period products
Signposting to UCB's mental health and wellbeing support services
First aid and treatment for minor injuries and wounds
Support with registering with local GP surgeries, dental practices and other healthcare services
Signposting and support for a range of additional health and wellbeing needs
First aid training
Health education events across campus throughout the year
Aimie's aim is to ensure that every student has access to the support they need to remain healthy, informed and able to make the most of their time at UCB.
Students can find Aimie in the Student Health Hub on the first floor of Summer Row, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm. Alternatively, they can contact her by email at AChatfield@ucb.ac.uk.
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