SWS to host Wellness Drive in October

Dear students

Get ready for the Wellness Drive to be hosted by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) from Wednesday, 9 October to Friday, 11 October 2024!

Join us from 09:00 to 15:00 at the Molly Blackburn foyer and the Plaza on upper campus for an exciting boost to your well-being!

Explore services like:

• Counselling
• Indigenous health
• Medical support
• Sports Science Institute of South Africa
• Pharmacy services
• Inclusion and diversity initiatives

Plus, swing by our Chill Zone for relaxing painting, fun games and crochet sessions!

Got questions? Reach out to the Student Wellness Service (SWS) practice manager. Don’t miss out!

On Saturday, 12 October, join us for a 5 km run/walk on the rugby field from 09:00 to 12:00 – we also have some fun activities from 12:00 to 14:00.

• Register for the 5 km walk/run and other events.

Student mental well-being survey

SWS values your feedback and would love to hear from you! If you haven't had a chance to complete the SWS survey on mental well-being yet, please take a moment to participate. Your feedback is crucial in helping SWS improve your experience.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey.

Any questions or concerns regarding the survey should be directed to the SWS practice manager.

Support services offered by SWS

SWS reminds all students of the available health services.

SWS main clinic

Located at the Ivan Toms Building on lower campus in Mowbray, the SWS main clinic provides comprehensive primary health care, including medical services, pharmacy, counselling and social work. Operating hours are from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 16:30.

Upper campus clinic

Limited medical services are available at the upper campus clinic in the Steve Biko Students Union Building. The clinic operates from Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 16:30.

Please note that Ivan Toms and Steve Biko clinics do provide walk-in service for students with high risk symtoms. All other consultations must be pre-booked online. For nursing advice, contact the SWS nurse triage line at 021 650 5620 during operational hours.

Important note: The SWS clinics are closed on weekends. Students can access 24-hour telephonic counselling services during this time.

Counselling services

Students needing counselling can book online or email peer counsellors for support. Immediate access is available through:

a) 24-hour telephonic counselling

Students can use this line during vacation as well.

   - UCT SADAG Careline: 0800 24 25 26 or text 31393

   - Higher Health Counselling: 0800 36 36 36

b) Panda app for online support

This can be downloaded from an app store. Once downloaded, create an anonymous profile. Please use the promo code "SWS Cares" for free 1:1 text support.

c) Vimbo mental health app

Register with your UCT email and use the voucher code UCT158.

Pharmacy services

Students can purchase over-the-counter medication and collect prescribed medication after a consultation with an SWS clinician. Students must book the collection of repeat medications online. This service is available only for those with valid SWS clinician prescriptions.

Alternative resources

For additional services, please refer to the following:

• UCT Campus Protection Services (CPS): Woolsack Road, Rosebank; 021 650 2222
• Groote Schuur Hospital: Main Road, Observatory; 021 404 5208
• Kingsbury Hospital ER: Wilderness Road, Claremont; 021 670 4333
• Rondebosch Medical Centre: Klipfontein Road, Rondebosch; 021 685 8706
• Vincent Pallotti Hospital: Alexandra Road, Pinelands; 021 506 5001
• Kenilworth Clinic: 32 Main Road, Kenilworth; 021 763 4500, 087 098 0452

In an emergency, please notify CPS immediately by calling 021 650 2222, and they will contact the UCT ambulance service.

For further queries, please reach out to the SWS practice manager.

Student Wellness Service

Read previous communications:

• From the UCT Executive
• Campus Announcements