What do I need to do after registering with The Students' Health Service?

If you have diabetes, please call us after registering, and book an appointment with our specialist nurse: Nicola Glasson.

She will ensure that you are up to date with your annual screening, and that all of your repeat medication is available for you to order, or arrange an appointment with a pharmacist or GP to do this, if required.

For future diabetes related queries, you can book an appointment with a GP, nurse or pharmacist, depending on the nature of your query. Reception will help direct you to the right team member.

How do I get an appointment to discuss my diabetes care?

Call reception on 0117 330 2720. You can book an appointment with a GP, nurse or pharmacist, depending on the nature of your diabetes query. Reception will help direct you to the right team member.

How do I get my prescriptions?

After signing up, please call to book an appointment with our specialist nurse: Nicola Glasson. She will ensure that your repeat medication is available for you to order in the usual way.

My annual eye screening is due, how do I arrange this?

To book an annual eye screening appointment in Bristol, call 0117 405 5000, or email: enquiries.bnssgdesp@nhs.net

How do I exchange my sharps bin?

Request replacement of your sharps bin online from Bristol City Council.

If you live in university halls or residences, where you may not be able to leave your sharps bin on your doorstep, you can return your full sharps bin to Students Health Service and we can issue a new one on prescription. Once you have moved to private accommodation, you will need to arrange a replacement through the council.

Can I recycle my pre-filled pens?

Novo Nordisk run a recycling service for their pre-filled pens, called "Pen Cycle", which reduces waste and environmental impact. The glass is recycled into lamps and the plastic into chairs. You can send your used Novo Nordisk pens back to them via Royal Mail, or take them to a participating pharmacy. 

Who deals with diabetes at SHS?

Specialist nurses: Nicola Glasson and Jo Chambers
Lead GP for diabetes: Dr Chloe Pettit
Pharmacists: Amy Williams
Diabetes care co-ordinator: Lisa Raine

Lisa can help with self-management of diabetes, booking appointments, medication queries and helping you to access support within the community. 

Other members of the team can also help with queries, if these people are unavailable.

Where can I find more information about how to manage my diabetes while at university? 

There is a lot of useful information on Diabetes UK and JDRF websites:

• Diabetes UK: Diabetes and university
  
• JDRF Type 1 diabetes university toolkit. This contains information on managing diabetes alongside alcohol, drugs, sex, and advice on sick day rules.
  
• Diabetes UK: Type 2 diabetes and young adult