Local information for students 2021/22

Banks and Building Societies 2 Cinemas 3 Dentists 3 Dispensing chemists 4 Gas and electric 4 GPs and health centres 4 Health, safety and emergency services 5 Hospitals 7 Library 7 Public information and services 7 Public transport 8 Sexual health 8 Supermarkets 9 Taxis 10 Theatre 10 Specialist advice 11

For all opening hours and possible Covid-19 restrictions to services, please check the relevant website.

Local information for Epsom students Page 1 of 11 Banks and Building Societies

Barclays 82-84 High Street Epsom KT19 8BH Telephone: +44 (0)345 734 5345 Online: barclays.co.uk

Halifax 51-52 Ashley Avenue Epsom KT18 5DB Telephone: +44 (0)1372 852 900 Online: halifax.co.uk

HSBC 54 High Street Epsom KT19 8DS Telephone: +44 (0)3456 040 626 Online: hsbc.co.uk

Lloyds 64 High Street Epsom KT19 8AT Telephone: +44 (0)345 602 1997 Online: lloydsbank.com

Metro Bank 91A High Street Epsom KT19 8DR Telephone: +44 (0)345 0808 500 Online: metrobankonline.co.uk

Nationwide Building Society 117 High Street Epsom KT19 8DY Telephone: +44 (0)800 554 0265 Online: nationwide.co.uk

Local information for Epsom students Page 2 of 11 Natwest 115 High Street Epsom KT19 8DX Telephone: +44 (0)3457 888 444 Online: natwest.com

Santander 65 High Street Epsom KT19 8DH Online: santander.co.uk

Cinemas

Empire Sutton St Nicholas Way Sutton SM1 1AZ Online: empirecinemas.co.uk

Odeon 14B-18 Upper High Street Epsom KT17 4QJ Online: odeon.co.uk

Dentists

Epsom Dental Care 39 Road Epsom KT18 7JR Telephone: +44 (0)1372 723 724 Online: epsomdentalcare.co.uk

IDH mydentist Epsom 38B Ashley Road KT18 5BH Telephone: +44 (0)1372 725 128 Online: mydentist.co.uk/dentists/practices/england/south-east/epsom/38b- ashley-road

Local information for Epsom students Page 3 of 11 Dispensing chemists (see also: Supermarkets)

Boots 57 Ashley Centre KT18 5DB Telephone: +44 (0)1372 724 423

Lloyds Pharmacy 127 High Street KT19 8EF Telephone: +44 (0)1372 723 217

Gas and electric

British Gas 24 hour gas emergency service. Telephone: +44 (0)800 111 999 Online: britishgas.co.uk

UK Power Networks 24 hour power failure and emergencies service. Telephone: +44 (0)800 3163 105 Online: ukpowernetworks.co.uk

GPs and health centres

Derby Medical Centre is your local GP Surgery in Epsom If you have recently moved into the Epsom area as a student at UCA, we recommend that you register with a local GP. To find out more about Derby Medical Centre and to register, please go to their website: derbymedicalcentre.nhs.uk where you will find a dedicated student registration form which you will need to complete and submit.

Local information for Epsom students Page 4 of 11 • Select ‘Reception and Enquiries’

• Select ‘Register as a new patient’ • Please ensure you select: ‘UCA Art Students Registration’

• All requests for appointments can be made through their website via the ‘Consulting Room’ option.

Please note, due to the Covid-19 situation, they are currently offering telephone consultations in the first instance.

Health, safety and emergency services

Emergency services Fire, police and ambulance: emergencies only. Telephone: 999

Epsom and Police To report non-urgent crime or to contact your local officer for information and advice. Telephone: 101 Online: .police.uk

NHS 111 Service For non-emergency medical help. Telephone: 111

Local information for Epsom students Page 5 of 11 Alcoholics Anonymous Telephone: +44 (0)800 917 7650

Beat, the UK’s Eating Disorder Charity Telephone: +44 (0)808 801 0811

Community Mental Health Recovery Service: Epsom Telephone: +44 (0)1372 204 000

CRUSE Bereavement support. Telephone: +44 (0)808 808 1677

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service: East Surrey Telephone: +44 (0)1372 206 262

Home Treatment Team: East and Mid Surrey Telephone: +44 (0)1737 288 910 i-access drug and alcohol service Telephone: +44 (0)300 222 5932 Online: surreydrugandalcohol.com

Mind Helpline Mental health information. Telephone: +44 (0)300 123 3393 Email: [email protected] Text: 86463

National Rape Crisis Helpline Telephone: +44 (0)808 802 9999

Safe Haven: Epsom The Larches 44 Waterloo Road KT19 8EX This is a drop-in service only – no calls taken

Samaritans Telephone: 116 123 Email: [email protected]

Local information for Epsom students Page 6 of 11 Hospitals

Epsom Hospital (Full Accident & Emergency Services) Dorking Road KT18 7EG Telephone: +44 (0)1372 735 735

St Helier Hospital (Full Accident & Emergency Services) Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Telephone: +44 (0)20 8296 2000

Library

Epsom Library 6 Epsom Square KT19 8AG Telephone: +44 (0)300 200 1001 Online: surreycc.gov.uk/libraries

Public information and services

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Town Hall The Parade KT18 5BY Telephone: +44 (0)1372 732 000 Online: epsom-ewell.gov.uk/eebc At this busy time, please contact them via their online form where possible or email [email protected]. You can also use their report it/apply for it/pay for it pages from the home page of this website.

Citizens Advice Bureau The Old Town Hall The Parade KT18 5AG Telephone: +44 (0) 800 144 8848 Online: adviceguide.org.uk or caee.org.uk

Local information for Epsom students Page 7 of 11 Inland Revenue/HMRC Telephone: +44 (0)300 200 3500 (National Insurance) Telephone: +44 (0)345 300 3900 (Tax Credits Helpline) Online: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

Jobcentre Plus Epsom 50 East Street KT17 1HQ Telephone: +44 (0) 800 169 0190 Online: www.gov.uk/jobsearch

Public transport

Eurostar Online: eurostar.com

National Express Coaches Telephone: +44 (0)871 781 8181 Online: nationalexpress.com

National Rail Enquiries Telephone: +44 (0)3457 484 950 Online: nationalrail.co.uk

Transport for London Telephone: +44 (0)343 222 1234 Online: tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/

Sexual health

Derby Medical Centre 8 The Derby Square KT19 8AG Telephone: +44 (0)20 3317 5252 Website: www.healthysurrey.org.uk Email: [email protected]

FPA Sexual Health and Advice Online: fpa.org.uk

Local information for Epsom students Page 8 of 11 Sexual Health Clinic Walk-in Clinic St Helier Hospital SM5 1AA Telephone: +44 (0)20 8296 2543 Online: www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/sexual-health ALL patients are requested not to attend the clinic but to call 020 8296 3910 and a telephone consultation will be arranged to discuss your sexual health/contraception needs. Should you need to be seen, an appointment will be made for you to attend.

Supermarkets

Asda Road Burgh Heath KT20 5NZ Telephone: +44 (0)1737 370 970 Online: asda.co.uk

Morrisons 31 High Street Sutton SM1 1DD Telephone: +44 (0)20 8661 7097 Online: groceries.morrisons.com

Sainsburys (Dispensing Chemist) Kiln Lane KT17 1EQ Telephone: +44 (0)1372 745 240 Online: sainsburys.co.uk

Tesco Express Station Redevelopment KT19 8EU Telephone: +44 (0)345 610 2676 Online: tesco.com

Waitrose 54 Ashley Centre KT18 5DB Telephone: +44 (0)1372 725 668 Online: waitrose.com

Local information for Epsom students Page 9 of 11 Taxis

Epsom & Ewell Cars Telephone: +44 (0)1372 727 727 Online: eandecars.co.uk

Theatre

Epsom Playhouse Ashley Avenue KT18 5AL Telephone: +44 (0)1372 742 555 Online: www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Local information for Epsom students Page 10 of 11 Specialist advice

UCA Epsom has a Specialist Adviser who is based at the Gateway. They provide help and advice on a whole range of issues, including student finance, housing, health, part time jobs etc.

As part of Academic Services (AS), the Specialist Adviser can also refer students to other members of the AS team.

Epsom Specialist Adviser Nyawira Njiraini Telephone: +44 (0)1372 202 441 Email: [email protected]

Other campuses:

Canterbury Specialist Adviser Colin Barnes Telephone: +44 (0)1227 817 307 Email: [email protected]

Farnham Specialist Adviser Andrea Beattie Telephone: +44 (0)1252 892 612 Email: [email protected]

Rochester Specialist Adviser Anna Mepstead Telephone: +44 (0)1634 888 644 Email: [email protected]

Local information for Epsom students Page 11 of 11