Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions that are not answered here, please do not hesitate to come to the Exec Office (Level Two, Hunter Wing), or email the appropriate officer.  If you are not sure who that is, just contact one of the senior officers (David Rawaf, Dave Hobden, Jonny Hollow or Charlie Hubert) and we will point you in the right direction, click for contact details: Students' Union Executive Committee.

General Questions 

	NUS Cards - which type do I get and how do I get one?		What is an Oyster card, and how can I get one?
	How do I book a room/minibus?		How do I join the Robert Lowe Sports Centre?
	I've been told to pay council tax - do I have to & what do I do?		I want to print some material off for my society
	I'm travelling to Europe - whats the E111/EHIC?		What are my rights if I get stopped by the police/arrested?
	Where can I find more information on students with disabilities?		How do I set up a new club/society?
	I want to make an event, but I don’t know where to start!		How do I get to George's? Maps & Directions for visitors
	Is there a bus link between George's and Kingston?

Student Life 

		How do I become a Spider?		Should I join the BMA?
		What is 'Mashing'?		How do I chat up a Fresher?
		How can I avoid being chatted up/fined at The Bar		How do I get back from Central London at 3am?
		How do I speak to non-George's people?

Sex, Contraception & Pregnancy

		What sexual health services can I get from the Students' Union?		Where can I get treatment for an STI?
		What kinds of contraception are available?		What is, and how do I get, emergency contraception?

Money & Finance 

	What should I do if I'm having financial problems?	What money can I claim back off the SU & how do I go about doing it?

Your Health

		What if I need to see a doctor out of hours?		Where can I find a local GP/Dentist/Optician/Pharmacy?
		Am I entitled to free prescriptions, and how do I get them?		Where can I get treatment for an STI?

Safety 

	How can I make sure I am getting into a licensed taxi?		What can I do to help keep myself safe?
	What should I do if my mobile phone gets stolen?

Your Welfare

For more information, click on the Your Welfare section of the website

	What help can I get to give up smoking?		I think I might have an alcohol problem
	What help can I get for a drug problem?		Who/What/Where are the Student Counsellors?
	Who can I talk to out of hours?