Accidents and Injuries
- Report the injury to the Porters’ Lodge. All Porters are First Aid trained. T: 01223 336000
- If the injured person appears fit to travel by taxi, they should be accompanied by a fit person and taken to the Accident & Emergency Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
- If you think that a taxi journey could be detrimental to the injured person, ask the Porters to call 999.
- If in any doubt, seek advice by calling 999, and tell the Porters so that they can direct the ambulance.
Crisis
If you are in a crisis or in an emergency and don’t know who to talk to, there are a number of people you may consider contacting:
- The Porters’ Lodge is open 24 hours a day. Tel: 01223 336000
- Your Tutor
- Your Director of Studies
- Your parent/s or a close family member
- A friend
- Your Doctor (GP). Out of normal surgery hours you will be put through to an out of hours service
- NHS Direct. Tel: 111
Other Resources and Contacts when in a Crisis
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College Nurse and Surgery
A free drop-in service for minor ailments and injuries, basic health checks and sexual health advice. Find out moreCovered walkway in the College grounds in autumn, with fallen leaves o the ground
Counselling Services
Free confidential counselling for anyone experiencing personal problems or difficulties. Tim Ellis, counsellor@chu.cam.ac.uk will normally reply within 24 hoursCovered walkway in the College grounds in autumn, with fallen leaves o the ground
University Counselling Service
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The Sanctuary
If you’re experiencing emotional or mental health distress, please contact the NHS First Response Service, across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, by calling 111 and selecting Option 2. Find out moreCovered walkway in the College grounds in autumn, with fallen leaves o the ground
University Specialised Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor
If you are dealing with rape or sexual assault, the University Counselling service has a specialist Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor (SAHA) Find out moreCovered walkway in the College grounds in autumn, with fallen leaves o the ground
Nightline
Offers a helpline run by students for students in Cambridge. You can phone, instant message, email or Skype. Open 7am-7pm in full term only. Tel: 01223 744444 Find out moreCovered walkway in the College grounds in autumn, with fallen leaves o the ground
External Support for Students who have experiences sexual misconduct.
The following support services are confidential and you should be able to access any of these services without involving the police. Find out moreCovered walkway in the College grounds in autumn, with fallen leaves o the ground
Samaritans (Cambridge Branch)
The local branch of a national service for people in distress or despair. Calls may be answered by someone in a different branch. Find out moreCovered walkway in the College grounds in autumn, with fallen leaves o the ground
