Given you have worked hard to get into university, we recommend that you use the summer to prepare yourself to start your studies, taking time to relax and enjoy the moment knowing you are about to commence your university journey.
However, if you are keen to get started with your learning, we recommend that you read about topics relating to health and wellbeing in newspapers and online to gain insights into the current issues, and challenges facing healthcare, social care, and public health. Look at websites such as the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England websites to learn about government policies and priorities in relation to the public’s health and wellbeing. And check out the websites of reputable organisations such as the National Health Service, The Kings Fund, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and the and the Royal Society for Public Health and the World Health Organization.
When undertaking reading think about the following key questions:
What is health? What does it mean to be healthy? And What do we mean by the term wellbeing? What does it mean to experience a sense of wellness?
Welcome and Induction, Uniform and Occupational Health
Welcome and Induction
Please ensure you view and engage with your welcome schedule (found above).
Please note that timings given for occupational health vaccinations are indicative timings only. Please check below for the exact time of your appointment, which will be dependent on your surname (A-Z).
Visit us in the Health Hub to get your questions answered and have a soft drink and biscuit on us!
In addition to your course welcome activities, you can also join us at our Health Hub, timings below, where we can help you with any questions you may have or direct you to the most appropriate service.
You are now on your own exciting journey, but you are also part of our community where we support each other to grow and flourish at university and beyond. Drop in and stay connected, meet new friends and your peers. Meet and chat to our placements team, academic course administration team and existing students.
Drop in on the 2nd floor of the Verena Holmes building in VH 2.60 during any of the times below:
- Monday 16 September, 12:30pm to 5pm
- Tuesday 17 September, 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday 18 September, 9am to 5pm
Follow us on our CCCU_Health Instagram account to keep up to date with what is happening for students.
Occupational Health Clearance
Students need to obtain occupational health clearance to ensure they are fit to practice. You will be prompted via your ‘MyRecord’ to complete a clearance check and directed to an online health questionnaire.
Once you have submitted your questionnaire, you are required to attend an occupational health vaccination appointment appropriate to your placement requirements. We use an external company called OH Works for this. Ahead of your appointment, please gather any vaccination documentation (paper or electronic) from your GP or workplace to take to your occupational health appointment.
Your occupational health vaccination appointment will be held on Tuesday 24 September in the simulation suite, on the 2nd floor of the Verena Holmes Building.
Please click here to access the schedule and determine your appointment time.
For enquiries about your occupational health clearance please email cccustudents@ohworks.co.uk or phone 01227 286288.
Uniform and Placement Badges
As a student starting the Health Foundation Year, you are not required to attend a uniform measure and issue appointment or order a placement badge until you pass and proceed into year one of your course.
The Uniform Team will be in contact with you next year with details on how to obtain your uniform and placement badge.