Wolfson College celebrates International Mother Language Day.
Wolfson Health
All students and their families should register with a doctor (GP) as soon as possible after arrival.
College Doctor
Banbury Road Medical Centre
172 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7BT
Tel: 01865 515731
www.banburyroadmc.nhs.uk
The services of a GP are free under the National Health Service (NHS). Dr Antony Maddison is the College Doctor, and he works with several other doctors at the Banbury Road Medical Centre. This partnership is willing to provide treatment under the NHS for members of the College and their families who live in College Accommodation or who are resident in central or North Oxford.
You can register online here.
Dentist
Studental is a dental practice based at Brookes University which offers NHS Dental Care for members of the University. Further information can be found here.
Hospital Treatment and Emergencies
Treatment in cases of emergency can be obtained at the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department (http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/) of the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington OX3 9DU
Out of Hours Urgent Advice
If it is not an emergency, but you need urgent medical advice (or think you need to see a doctor urgently) outside working hours you can ring 111. This will go through to an NHS team of advisers who can give healthcare advice and direct you to a local service. Information may be found at www.nhs.uk/111.
College First Aid
Several members of staff have received first aid training. Please call the Lodge for help in the first instance on 01865 274100.
Free condoms and Pregnancy tests
The Lodge has a supply of condoms, personal lubricant and pregnancy testing kits which are free of charge.
Information for International Students
Details about the NHS and services provided may be found on the NHS website.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs provides some helpful information about healthcare entitlements. This can be found on the UKISA website.
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18 February 2019Washoku dinner hosted by Embassy of Japan at Wolfson CollegeWolfson College was honoured to welcome the Embassy of Japan to host a Washoku dinner on 2 February 2019.
11 February 2019'Reflecting the Landscape': photographs by Jenny BlythJenny Blyth's exhibition 'Reflecting the Landscape' opens to public on 18 February 2019 to 28 March 2019.
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Wolfson Children’s Art EventSunday 24 February - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Wolfson Family Society invites you to join in for a children’s art event on Sunday, 24th February, 10 am - 1 m, in the Haldane Room.
Children of all ages in Wolfson college are invited to explore and share their creativity. Where do different colours come from? How many colours can you make?
AMREF Afternoon tea goes internationalSunday 24 February - 2:00pm to 4:00pmAll are warmly invited to join the AMREF team for Afternoon Tea in the UCR. In the light of International Mother Language Day which takes place on 21 February 2019, we invite you to bring cake, snacks and sweets from your own country to share with each other!
£1.25 donation for a slice of cake plus tea/coffee, charged on Bod card or through cash donations. All proceeds go to AMREF Health Africa.
Fournier Trio RecitalSunday 24 February - 5:00pmBrahms:
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78
Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87