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Welfare at Merton is provided by the Chaplain, Welfare Dean and College Nurse (who also serves as the Women's Adviser), and each is very happy to meet with all students on a one-to-one basis with respect to any issue at any time.

	Rev Dr Simon Jones Chaplain Fellows 3:2 \| Internal: (2)76365 \| Facebook simon.jones <at> merton.ox.ac.uk "The Chaplain co-coordinates the welfare provision in the College and chairs the Hardship Committee, so please talk to him if you ever find yourself in financial difficulty. His professional code means he is not legally obliged to talk to anyone about any problems (no matter how serious) brought to him. The Chaplain is happy to speak to all members of College regardless of their religious affiliations. I'm happy to provide confidential welfare support and advice to any student on any matter. I'm also the first port of call for students who find themselves in financial difficulty. I have experience of providing welfare support to a wide variety of people in different contexts. Do feel free to get in touch if you have anything you wish to discuss in confidence, or are considering making an application for hardship funds. There is no need to make an appointment. I'm available most days (including weekends) during term time. Feel free to call round, or contact me by 'phone or email."

	Corin Throsby Welfare dean St Albans 5:1 \| Internal: (2)76286 \| Mobile: 0776 290 6913 \| Facebook corin.throsby <at> merton.ox.ac.uk The Welfare Dean is a member of the MCR who acts as the first point of contact for welfare advice and serves as a liaison amongst the members of the JCR, MCR, and SCR to promote student welfare in college. "Both undergraduates and graduates are welcome to come to see me about any concern or problem they may be having, no matter how big or small. Oxford is a demanding place, both academically and socially, and I am here if you have something serious on your mind, or if you simply feel like a chat. You can also contact me with any suggestions or comments about welfare support in College. If you would like to meet with me, please email corin.throsby <at> merton.ox.ac.uk, or give me a call, to set up an appointment. In cases of emergency or distress, students should feel free to ring my mobile 0776 290 6913 or room phone (2)76286 at any time, day or night."

(photo coming soon...)	Grace Garland Senior Tutor Fellows 4:2 \| Internal: (2)86505 garce.garland <at> merton.ox.ac.uk "My job combines a number of roles: Tutor for Undergraduate Admissions, Tutor for Graduates and Senior Tutor. I work closely with my colleagues in the Tutorial Office, Vicky Lill, Julie Gerhardi and Jane Ashford, and with the Access and Schools Liaison Officer, Lucy Hawkins, to look after academic affairs connected with junior members from application to graduation. The College wants all its junior members to fulfil their academic potential and I am one of the College officers available to see junior members to discuss problems and offer advice. As the College's Academic Administrator, Vicky is a first point of contact for problems such as: Special exam requirements such as extra time, use of computer or dictionaries, clashes with religious holidays. Co-ordinating support for students with disabilities or health problems (signalling special needs to Tutors; liaising with College staff on food, accommodation, laundry; linking with the Disability Office etc.) Arranging suspension of studies where there is a legitimate cause. Difficulties in relating to a particular Tutor. One of the great advantages of being a member of a relatively small community, such as Merton, is that individuals really count. What is more, the College is well-resourced to help. But we can only do that when we know that there is a problem. I hope that whatever you are worried about, you will feel able to share it with someone so that you can get the most out of your undergraduate days."

	Helen Brough Nurse and Women's Advisor Grove 1:2 \| Internal: (2)76320 helen.brough <at> merton.ox.ac.uk The college Nurse, who also serves as the Women's Adviser, holds a general surgery and offers welfare support as well as medical help to all members of college. The general surgery is held on weekdays from 8:30-12:00am in Grove 1:2, 0th to 9th week, inclusive (though it might be an idea to email her to confirm she'll be around at the extreme ends of term), and is open to all members of the student body.

In addition to these official college positions, the JCR and MCR each elects one male and one female Welfare Representative to assist with welfare concerns.

The college also supervises a team of Peer Supporters who are trained in listening and communication skills and who are always available to meet with students.

	Rev Dr Simon Jones Chaplain Fellows 3:2 \| Internal: (2)76365 \| Facebook simon.jones <at> merton.ox.ac.uk "The Chaplain co-coordinates the welfare provision in the College and chairs the Hardship Committee, so please talk to him if you ever find yourself in financial difficulty. His professional code means he is not legally obliged to talk to anyone about any problems (no matter how serious) brought to him. The Chaplain is happy to speak to all members of College regardless of their religious affiliations. I'm happy to provide confidential welfare support and advice to any student on any matter. I'm also the first port of call for students who find themselves in financial difficulty. I have experience of providing welfare support to a wide variety of people in different contexts. Do feel free to get in touch if you have anything you wish to discuss in confidence, or are considering making an application for hardship funds. There is no need to make an appointment. I'm available most days (including weekends) during term time. Feel free to call round, or contact me by 'phone or email."

	Corin Throsby Welfare dean St Albans 5:1 \| Internal: (2)76286 \| Mobile: 0776 290 6913 \| Facebook corin.throsby <at> merton.ox.ac.uk The Welfare Dean is a member of the MCR who acts as the first point of contact for welfare advice and serves as a liaison amongst the members of the JCR, MCR, and SCR to promote student welfare in college. "Both undergraduates and graduates are welcome to come to see me about any concern or problem they may be having, no matter how big or small. Oxford is a demanding place, both academically and socially, and I am here if you have something serious on your mind, or if you simply feel like a chat. You can also contact me with any suggestions or comments about welfare support in College. If you would like to meet with me, please email corin.throsby <at> merton.ox.ac.uk, or give me a call, to set up an appointment. In cases of emergency or distress, students should feel free to ring my mobile 0776 290 6913 or room phone (2)76286 at any time, day or night."

(photo coming soon...)	Grace Garland Senior Tutor Fellows 4:2 \| Internal: (2)86505 garce.garland <at> merton.ox.ac.uk "My job combines a number of roles: Tutor for Undergraduate Admissions, Tutor for Graduates and Senior Tutor. I work closely with my colleagues in the Tutorial Office, Vicky Lill, Julie Gerhardi and Jane Ashford, and with the Access and Schools Liaison Officer, Lucy Hawkins, to look after academic affairs connected with junior members from application to graduation. The College wants all its junior members to fulfil their academic potential and I am one of the College officers available to see junior members to discuss problems and offer advice. As the College's Academic Administrator, Vicky is a first point of contact for problems such as: Special exam requirements such as extra time, use of computer or dictionaries, clashes with religious holidays. Co-ordinating support for students with disabilities or health problems (signalling special needs to Tutors; liaising with College staff on food, accommodation, laundry; linking with the Disability Office etc.) Arranging suspension of studies where there is a legitimate cause. Difficulties in relating to a particular Tutor. One of the great advantages of being a member of a relatively small community, such as Merton, is that individuals really count. What is more, the College is well-resourced to help. But we can only do that when we know that there is a problem. I hope that whatever you are worried about, you will feel able to share it with someone so that you can get the most out of your undergraduate days."

	Helen Brough Nurse and Women's Advisor Grove 1:2 \| Internal: (2)76320 helen.brough <at> merton.ox.ac.uk The college Nurse, who also serves as the Women's Adviser, holds a general surgery and offers welfare support as well as medical help to all members of college. The general surgery is held on weekdays from 8:30-12:00am in Grove 1:2, 0th to 9th week, inclusive (though it might be an idea to email her to confirm she'll be around at the extreme ends of term), and is open to all members of the student body.

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