Welfare in College

Welfare mobile: 07719 – 162177

Text this number if you’d like to arrange a time and place to talk with a peer supporter.

PEER SUPPORTERS

Peer support is a confidential listening service provided by Catz students, for Catz students. Peer supporters (which includes the two Welfare Reps) receive 30 hours of training courtesy of the University’s Counselling Service as preparation for the role, and we’re always happy to listen to any student, with no problem too big or too small. Feel free to get in contact with any one of us – we’re always prepared to make time to lend you an ear!

There is a poster containing our room numbers, pictures and details above, on every staircase.

WELFARE EVENTS AND DROP-IN SESSIONS

Throughout term time there are various welfare events. Every Sunday, from 2-4PM we hold a Sunday Welfare tea, complete with bagels, biscuits and all manners of edible goodness. Come down for free grub and a chat!

On Wednesdays and Sundays at 5-6 (room announced in weekly Welfare email), there is a Drop-In Session. If there’s anything on your mind, big or small, come by and one of the team will be there to listen, one on one. Sessions are completely confidential, so if you see the door open, come right in.

Look out for other termly events in our emails! From film nights and TV show rip-offs in the JCR to Chlamydia screening, Welfare events are a diverse bunch!

SEXUAL HEALTH

In need of condoms/lubricant/dental dams/pregnancy tests? Please don’t hesitate to contact Georgina or Jake and you will find what you need in your pidge as soon possible – no questions asked.

5th week COOKIES

A staple of Catz Peer Support is 5th Week Cookies. Put aside those 5th week blues! Look out for a welfare email in 4th week to request a cookie for a friend (or for whoever’s had a rough day, week or term!).

JUNIOR DEANS

The Junior Deans are graduates who live in college. Their role in college is not simply decanal – they have all undergone training to provide support for students and deal with any welfare issues that might arise. They are trained to listen in a way that a friend might not and any problem remains entirely confidential. In particular, they are the best point of call regarding academic issues, or disruptions on your staircase.

Please refer to the Junior Deans’ poster in the staircases for names and contact information, or call the Porter’s Lodge at (01865) 271 700, where there is a Junior Dean on duty 24/7.

You may also consider contacting the Dean directly, his availability is noted on the right (under the Hall menu!).

MEDICAL HELP

College Nurse: Ennis Frankum

The college nurse is in Staircase 1, Room 1. No appointment is necessary. See the Catz website for hours.

Telephone: 01865 271719

E-mail: ennis.frankum@stcatz.ox.ac.uk

College Doctor: Dr. Gordon Gancz

Dr. Gancz is independent from the college, so you can discuss anything with him in total confidence. Consultation by appointment only, except in emergencies.

Telephone: 01865 242657

Surgery Address: 9 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4JA

NHS Direct

NHS Direct is a 24-hour service providing confidential medical information and advice.

Telephone: 0845 4647

Useful Contacts:

Take a look at this PDF for a list of useful contacts, including the Safety Bus and Nightline.