Health

This section covers all the important areas when it comes to looking after yourself when at uni.

The first year and certainly the first few months of term can be very demanding on the body.

The Guru is only too aware of the sexual conquests that take place, the risk of things such as meningitis and the need to pick yourself up when you are run down (probably through excessive drinking).

Here you can find out about where the doctors and other health establishments are. There is advice on certain conditions and problems. There is also a list of useful contacts.

Important Advice

There are usually no doctors on campus.


Important Advice

Drugs

The Guru does not advocate taking drugs of any sort. But in the interest of your health remember, drugs are illegal, talking about them isn't.


Drugs

Stress

Stress can affect everyone – some handle it better than others.


Stress

Stop Smoking

Health concerns usually top the list of reasons people give for quitting smoking.


Stop Smoking

Healthy Weight

There are some serious side effects of being overweight.


Healthy Weight

Sexual Health

University life brings with it the opportunity to meet countless students.


Sexual Health

Meningitis

By far the biggest concern for parents is the fear that you will catch meningitis at uni.


Meningitis

Useful Telephone Numbers

A list of contact numbers for help and advice on health matters is below.


Useful Telephone Numbers