Welfare Team

Welfare at Merton is provided by the Chaplain, Welfare Dean, and College Nurse, and each is very happy to meet with all students on a one-to-one basis with respect to any issue at any time.

The Chaplain co-ordinates the welfare provision in college and chairs the Student Support Committee, so please do get in touch with him if you find yourself in financial difficulty. The Welfare Dean is a student employed by the college to be a first point of contact for welfare advice and to liaise among members of the SCR, MCR and JCR on welfare matters. The college Nurse holds a general surgery and offers welfare support as well as medical help to all members of college.

There is also an Adviser to Women Junior Members who is available to discuss any concerns about academic or other matters, and two Fellows designated as Harassment Advisers who may be consulted informally by junior members who believe they may be victims of harassment, or who are merely seeking advice.

In addition to these official college positions, the JCR and MCR each elect one male and one female Welfare Representative to assist with welfare concerns. The college also supervises a team of Merton Peer Supporters who are trained in listening and communication skills and who are always available to meet with students.

Chaplain: Dr Simon Jones (2)76365 Fellows 3:2	Welfare Dean: Ms Anna Camilleri (2)26441 or 07762906913 St Albans 5:2	Nurse: Mrs Catherine Haines (2)76320 Grove 1.3 (9.30am-12 noon, and 12.30pm - 1.30pm Monday to Friday)

Women's Adviser: Dr Rhiannon Ash

Email: Dr Rhiannon Ash

Harassment Advisers to Junior Members:

Dr Michael Whitworth and Dr Kate Blackmon

Email: Dr Michael Whitworth or Dr Kate Blackmon

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Medical and Dental

The College Doctor, Dr Judith Bogdanor, and her partners Dr Laurence Leaver and Dr Mark O'Shea have their surgery at the Jericho Health Centre, Walton Street. Surgery hours are 8.30 am to late morning and afternoons up to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday. Appointments should normally be made by telephone, Oxford 311234, or through the College Nurse.

Dr Laurence Leaver is also accessible for consultation in the Grove surgery on Mondays from 11.30-12.30 from 1st to 8th week of term. Appointments must be made via the College Nurse or directly by telephone.

The services of the College Dentists, Mr Le Tocq and Dr Griffiths, are available to undergraduates on an emergency basis including examination and cleaning services but not further work involving extensive treatment. The dental service is available to graduates on an emergency basis only not including examination and cleaning services or further work involving extensive treatment. Students will not be treated unless they can provide evidence of College affiliation. Mr Le Tocq’s practice is situated at 31 Beaumont Street, telephone Oxford 557507, and Dr Griffiths’ practice is situated at 22 Beaumont Street, telephone Oxford 243702.

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Disabilities and special needs

Merton is committed to providing equality of opportunity for junior members with disabilities and special needs and it is always keen to hear how its provision could be improved.

The College’s help can be wide-ranging, including:

• Meeting special dietary requirements
• Fulfilling particular accommodation needs
• Identifying sources of financial assistance
• Communicating information to the appropriate teaching staff
• Accessing specialist assessment for specific learning difficulties
• Requesting special examination arrangements, such as extra time and computer facilities, from the Proctors
• Enabling access to material held in the library.
• Liaising with departmental and faculty Disability Officers

Read Merton's Disability Equality Statement.

Help Merton fulfil its obligation to the Disability Equality Scheme by filling out the DES Student Survey. Completed surveys, as well as any further questions, should be directed to the Academic Administrator.

Read more about Oxford University’s Disability policies.

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