General Management of Medical Conditions Guidance

Introduction

The University of Gloucestershire is committed to ensuring that we provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students. This includes students who may have a medical condition where first aid support or additional medical assistance may be required from time to time due to flare ups or deterioration of health. 

This guidance document sets out the recommended control measures which are in place by the university and what we advise students to do so that they can effectively manage a flare up or deterioration of a medical condition. This is to both manage any Health and Safety Risks and to ensure that students in these circumstances can fully access their studies without barriers to learning.

Should additional support beyond this ‘General Management of Medical Conditions Guidance’ be required e.g. in the case of students with more complex medical presentations where concerns cannot be fully addressed by this document, it is recommended that students contact the Disability Support Team to arrange a detailed Risk Assessment. This will involve a joint meeting with a representative from the student’s course as well as a member of the Health and Safety Team.

This document should be followed and read in conjunction with the ‘Managing your Health Condition at the University of Gloucestershire’ guidance which can be accessed  on MyGlos or directly from the Disability Support Team.

General Recommended Management Strategies

Conditions covered: all medical conditions

• Student should be provided with the ‘Managing Your Health Condition at the University of Gloucestershire’ guidance to ensure that appropriate control measures are in place.

• Student should ensure that they use a Medi-Alert on their phone to provide first aid staff with instructions on how to support them.

• First aid staff are available on all university sites to provide support when needed.

• Student should carry the Security phone number on their phone to access First Aid Support in an emergency.

• Student should ensure compliance with medication for effective management of their condition and engage with Healthcare Practitioners as needed.

• First Aid Staff should call 999 if further support is needed.

Specific Recommended Management Strategies

Conditions covered: Epileptic seizures, non-epileptic seizures, diabetic hypoglycaemic attack, anaphylaxis / allergic reaction, mental health deterioration, fainting, asthma attack, migraine.