How to apply
In order to apply to the student health scheme, you must first make an appointment with a BAPAM clinician who will carry out an independent assessment of your condition and suggest what action you could take to improve, or manage, your situation. If you need further treatment, BAPAM's doctor will advise you about appropriate practitioners, who may practice on the NHS or privately. If you are advised to see a practitioner who charges a fee, then we may be able to help with these costs.
We value very highly the independent specialist knowledge that BAPAM is able to offer. Please note that we are not able to pay for any treatment unless it is supported by BAPAM.
In order to apply to the scheme, please follow carefully the steps below.
Step 1:
Download an application form, complete page 1 and get it signed and stamped by the relevant person at your institution (see list below).
Step 2:
Contact BAPAM on 0845 602 0235 to register as a BAPAM patient and to arrange an appointment at your nearest clinic.
Step 3:
Please take your application form with you to your appointment as if they recommend further treatment, the BAPAM clinician will need to fill out page 2 with details of your condition and their advice.
Step 4:
If the clinician recommends further treatment and you need help with the cost of this, please submit your application to the Musicians Benevolent Fund. Please make sure that the form has been completed in full and that you have signed it. We will review your application and aim to respond with our decision within 5 working days.
See our FAQs section for further information or email studenthealth@helpmusicians.org.uk
Student Health Scheme Application Form
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Contact details
The following institutions are already enrolled on the Student Health Scheme. Contact the named person at your institution for help with the application process.
If your institution is not listed see our FAQs section. We may still be able to help.
Academy of Contemporary Music
Carrie Ward, Student Relations Manager
carrie@acm.ac.uk
Bath Spa University
Amanda Leon, Head of Student Support Services
a.leon@bathspa.ac.uk
Birmingham Conservatoire
Andrea Cox, Trusts & Awards Officer & PA to Principal
andrea.cox@bcu.ac.uk
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Sue Cowan, Head of Student Affairs
sue.cowan@gsmd.ac.uk
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Terry Gregory, BMus Programme Leader
terry.gregory@icmp.co.uk
Leeds College of Music
Jane Anthony, Senior Lecturer
j.anthony@lcm.ac.uk
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Rob Hughes, Learner Support Manager
r.hughes@lipa.ac.uk
National Opera Studio
Kevin Rainey, General Manager
k.rainey@nationaloperastudio.org.uk
Newcastle University (ICMS)
Olivia Cameron, Performance Coordinator
o.h.cameron@newcastle.ac.uk
CETL Music & Inclusivity North East
Dawn Weatherston, Development Manager
d.e.weatherston@newcastle.ac.uk
Royal Academy of Music
Dani Singer, Counsellor
d.singer@ram.ac.uk
Please note: Dr Purssell of the Paddington Green Health Centre is registered with BAPAM and you can therefore arrange your assessment appointment directly with him.
Appointments 020 7887 1600
Royal College of Music
Lynette Easterbrook, Student Services Manager
leasterbrook@rcm.ac.uk
Royal Northern College of Music
Jane Gray, Student Services Administrator
jane.gray@rncm.ac.uk
Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama
John Greenwood, Welfare and International Student Advisor
j.greenwood@rsamd.ac.uk
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Brian Weir, Head of Student Services
brian.weir@rwcmd.ac.uk
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Gemma Feeley, Music Advisor (Student Services)
g.feeley@trinitylaban.ac.uk