Speech and Language therapy 2016

Try not to worry, after all they will not be allowed to show any discrimination. They may just need to understand what your needs are to ensure they accomadate them appropriately. Xxxx

Thanks! I'm trying not too. Its next Friday, I rang them today to see if I could move my appointment to later in the day as I had a morning appointment and I need to travel in, and they said they would get the nurse to ring me back and they'd likely be able to do it over the phone. Thought I was gonna get it out of the way quickly but she never rang. Just want it out the way!

I'm a bit confused about the occupational health assessment. For the jabs that I haven't got, like hepatitis B, will I get them for when I start the course (i.e. organised by the university) or do I have to get them done myself before the course starts. I tried to contact my firm about this several times and I've always received uncertain answers. I also tried to email the nurse who deals with all the NHS care etc. for the university and I haven't got a reply. I thought maybe I'd get an answer here

I'm a bit confused about the occupational health assessment. For the jabs that I haven't got, like hepatitis B, will I get them for when I start the course (i.e. organised by the university) or do I have to get them done myself before the course starts. I tried to contact my firm about this several times and I've always received uncertain answers. I also tried to email the nurse who deals with all the NHS care etc. for the university and I haven't got a reply. I thought maybe I'd get an answer here

It might not help but I have just finished my second year at MMU and they arranged all the jabs you needed during the first year of the course - the hepB one comes in multiple doses so you couldn't get it done in time for the start date now anyway. I also had to have the TB jab.

How's it going Amy? Hope year 2 went well. I really enjoyed my year 1 once I switched to part time. Feeling a bit daunted about next year as its mostly anatomy and physiology and conditions affecting people. Sure it'll be ok once I throw myself into it!

Hi - just had my exam results today and I passed (thank goodness - no resits lol). Don't worry too much about the units you have coming up - they are not as daunting as you think and they are interesting - just make good notes and look at them often! Have to say slighted scared about third year - it will be a very busy one and I have to try and remember all the stuff I did in first year so far as the speech therapy side of things are concerned as this year has been mostly focused on the psychology elements of the joint degree!

Is there a Facebook group for Sheffield Speech Science students? I know there is the general freshers page but I'm wondering if there's a more specific one for us...

Yes! Here you go: https://www.facebook.com/groups/991322194294998/

When I applied last year, I had to have what they referred to as a 'screening' over the phone by a nurse (because I have a condition that affects my spine etc.) and I was terrified because I didn't know what to expect.
But, honestly, it was fine. More than fine, in fact! The nurse I spoke to was lovely and she put me at ease straight away. She basically just asked me to clarify a few things, and asked whether my condition had any major effect on my day-to-day life, and that was pretty much it.

The main purpose of the appointment is normally just to check/clarify any additional arrangements that the university need to be aware of (i.e. any adaptions that need to be made/resources that should be invested in) in order to ensure that everyone is able to have the same opportunity to complete the course. It's not a 'test' of whether or not you're able to study the course - so please try not to worry!

Thank you, that's reassuring to hear! I tried to change mine to a telephone screening but they've said I have to be seen. Unfortunately, the nurse I was seeing is now off sick so I have to wait til next week. I just want it over. I know I can do this career but I'm scared this will stop me! I have the grades needed so this is the final hurdle now and it's worrying me sick haha. I did go for an OH check before I started a job as a healthcare assistant and I got the job still, so in theory I should be fine! But my anxious brain won't believe that haha.

I'm also having some occy health stress. The university has asked for my permission to "contact my specialist" and sent me a form to fill in with their address. I don't have any specialist, and I haven't had one for six years - who am I supposed to be writing down?! They already have a GP report!

Hi i have been accepted to BCU for sept 2016. Should i be doing any reading before i get there and are there any books that you would recommend?


Lisa

Congrats on your confirmed offer. I recommend you just enjoy your summer - the hard work and reading will start soon enough. It's hard to give any real recommendations - the uni will let you have a full suggested reading list when you start but I guarantee you will only look at a handful of the suggested texts!

Hi i have been accepted to BCU for sept 2016. Should i be doing any reading before i get there and are there any books that you would recommend?

Lisa