The Health Centre
Haileybury is one of the few remaining independent schools to have a resident medical officer, together with a skilled nursing staff who all provide access to excellent medical care for pupils 24 hours a day, seven days per week in term time.
Resident Medical Officer - Dr James Newton MB, BS MRCGP DRCOG
Dr Katie Parkinson - assistant GP
College physiotherapist - Karen Ratray MRCP
Nursing Staff - Sister Jane Digweed (Senior Sister)
Marion Blacktin - School Nurse
Mandy Ruggeri - School Nurse
Gill Brook - School Nurse
Caroline Champion - School Nurse
Elizabeth Harpum - School Nurse
The Health Centre fulfils two roles:
* An NHS GP practice, where pupils can book appointments with either a male or female GP or nurse. It is a dispensing practice so all medication is dispensed to pupils without the need to visit a pharmacy. There are daily surgeries for routine appointments. Pupils can attend open surgery each morning at 8am Mondays to Saturdays. There are booked appointments available on Monday evening, and Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday afternoon. Health promotion is very important role of the school doctor and nurses.
* Pupils are cared for at the Health Centre if they are unwell and unable to attend lessons. We have six nurses who cover shifts to provide 24-hour care in term time. If boarders are unwell, they will be nursed in the Health Centre until they have recovered sufficiently to return to School. There are modern, spacious facilities so pupils are comfortable while detained in the Health Centre.
Physiotherapy services
Haileybury has a physiotherapist who offers appointments three afternoons per week. The physiotherapist works closely with Dr Newton and Dr Axon, the sports injury specialist who visits us each Monday.
Psychological services
Due to the complexities of modern life, young people do sometimes require psychological support. We have close links with local services and can arrange for pupils to be seen at the Health Centre when necessary.
