STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICE (SWS)
Student Wellness is there to take care of your health and offers a comprehensive outpatient service:
Need to see a doctor? You can make an appointment to see one of their doctors or nurses.
What about medication? They sell it at cost price on a cash basis after consultation.
If you have a chronic condition, SWS offers support for conditions like asthma, diabetes and tuberculosis.
They can also help with anxiety, depression, and relationship and sexuality issues. They’ll make referrals if you need more specialised care.
Minor surgical procedures, such as putting in a couple of stitches, draining an abscess or taking out a splinter, can also be done.
HIV/AIDS voluntary counselling and testing is available to all students. Set aside an hour – you’ll get your results immediately after counselling. HIV testing and counselling, medication for sexually transmitted infections and basic contraceptives are provided free of charge.
How much? You pay up front to see a nurse unless you are on financial aid, in which case
it’s free. A consultation with a doctor will be charged according to medical aid rates.
Psychological services are charged on a sliding scale from R20 to R150.
Where? In the Ivan Toms Building, 28 Rhodes Ave, Mowbray. There is also a clinic on upper campus on Level 6 of the Steve Biko Students’ Union building where you can see a nurse on a walk-in basis for minor complaints (08:30 to 16:30).
Contact 021 650 1017/20,
uct.ac.za/students/health/wellness/clinical
SPORTS INJURIES CENTRE
Have your sports or other
injuries treated by trained
physios and biokineticists.
The staff will teach you how to prevent further injury, help you with training schedules and
give advice on corrective
equipment. The clinic is open from 09:15 to 17:30 and treats UCT students and staff and members of the public. They charge medical aid rates.
Where? Sports Centre, upper campus
Contact 021 686 7777,
[email protected], sic.org.za
OMBUD
Need a dispute resolved? The Office of the Ombud was created to seek fair and equitable resolutions to concerns and problems raised by any member of the university community in a neutral, independent, informal and confidential environment.
Where? Lover’s Walk (opposite School of Dance), lower campus
Contact 021 650 3665, [email protected], www.ombud.uct.ac.za
DISABILITY SERVICE
Their mission is to empower students with disabilities to reach their potential in every
aspect of their lives.
The Disability Service is also responsible for ensuring that the university is as accessible as possible on all levels. This includes access to venues and study materials for those with physical or sensory impairments.
Where? Level 4, Steve Biko Students’ Union building, upper campus (access
via lift or stairs)
Contact 021 650 2427,
uct.ac.za/services/disability
UCT WRITING CENTRE
They won’t write your assignment for you – you still have to do the hard work yourself – but they will help you to improve the quality
of your academic writing.
Consultants are on hand to guide your thinking and to assist with the tricky business of referencing your work. You can contact them at any stage of your writing assignment.
Where? Level 6, Steve Biko Students’ Union building, North Lane, upper campus
Contact 021 650 5021, writingcentre@uct.ac.za, writingcentre.uct.ac.za