Stay healthy
Student Services delivers Student Wellness initiatives to support the personal, academic, and social development of students at Bader College. Services are delivered in conjunction with local partners, as well as through our Peer Health Educator program, and educational programming in the residence building and the Castle.
Our students have access to a weekly on-site doctor's office (Fall/Winter only), and upon arrival, are registered at the local doctor's office – Herstmonceux Integrative Health Centre. The Health Centre provides comprehensive medical care, travel medicine, immunization, and referrals for specialized treatment. As part of the Student Visa application, First Year students will pay the healthcare surcharge for access to the National Health Service (NHS). Upper Year students in the Fall/Winter/Summer semesters have access to the local doctor’s office on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services are coordinated principally through the Student Success & Learning Development Advisor, and assists students in the following ways:
Implementation of exam accommodations Facilitation of access to material in alternate formats Provision of assistive technologies Coordination of learning strategies and library research workshops
Health Emergencies
The nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department to the Bader Hall is at Eastbourne District Hospital, which is about 20 minutes away by car. You do not need to make an appointment, but you may have to wait several hours as people are seen on a case-by-case basis, with treatment priority based on the urgency of the medical situation. Visit the Eastbourne District Hospital website to learn more about how students can access the A&E and their current COVID-19 security measures. Please note that Covid secure measures remain in place in NHS hospitals and as such, patients and visitors are likely to require a face mask to enter A&E.
The Doctor's Office
Doctor’s appointments are available on Mondays 12:30pm to 1:30pm and our students can book appointments at Bader Reception. Students also have access to the doctor’s office in Herstmonceux Village, which is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 1pm and 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Book appointments in advance, or on the day at (01323) 833535.
Mental Health & Counselling
Our counselling service provides short-term counselling geared to resolving personal difficulties, dealing with crises, and distressing situations. Our counselling service can also assist in facilitating specialized mental health services or longer-term counselling support. All students can access the bi-weekly on-site counsellor. Counselling Services is staffed by psychologists and certified counsellors. Counselling appointments take place in Bader Hall in the Wellness Space in D1 corridor. Book an appointment through our counselling booking service, details of which will be in your orientation pack upon arrival at Bader Hall.
Student Services staff live onsite and help students form a strong community within residence while offering guidance and support, and refer students to appropriate services.
Additional Options
The NHS offers a free mental wellness support service delivered online called Silvercloud. For more information and online self-referral visit their website.
Sexual Health
Student Services can help students access sexual health resources in the local community. Free male and female condoms are available from Student Services and in the residence building from the dispenser in the D2 all-gender washroom. You can also visit the NHS guide to sexual health services.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
We are committed to maintaining a positive learning and living environment in which any form of sexual violence will not be tolerated. The Bader College Policy on Sexual Violence follows the Queen's University policy that aims to address sexual violence, although some slight modifications to the procedures have been necessary to reflect the geographical location of the Castle and the resources and supports associated with it.