We all have a responsibility to maintain and support our own wellbeing. As members of University staff, we also have a duty of care to help support the wellbeing of our students, raising awareness of and helping them to access the support they need during their time at University.
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If you are concerned that a student is thinking about suicide, the most important thing you can do to help is to ask them. Guidance is available here: SAMH- Ask Them If you have concerns that a student is in immediate danger or at risk of harming themselves or others, phone 999.
We have also compiled a drop down list of some of the more commonly requested wellbeing support for students. A complete overview of support available can be accessed on the website.
- Concerns about a Student's Welfare or Safety
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Are you worried about a student? You can report any concerns about a student's wellbeing or safety through the Student Concern Form. The form will be sent directly and confidentially to the Student Advice & Support team who will contact the student for a welfare check.
- More information about the Student Concern Form
- Immediately report concerns through the Student Concern Form
If you have concerns that a student is in immediate danger or at risk of harming themselves or others, phone 999.
- Disabilities and Medical Conditions
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School and Department Inclusion Coordinators can be contacted by staff for practical support and advice for students with a disability, impairment, medical or health condition, or a specific learning difference.
More information about the Student Disability Service visit: Disability Services Webpage
- Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct
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The University provides support for to all those who are affected by any form of harassment, bullying, violence, and sexual misconduct; this includes victims as well as those they have disclosed to or those who have witnessed incidents.
For support and to report an incident confidentially visit: Online Reporting Tool
- Mental Health
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Early Signs Mental Health is Deteriorating
- Withdrawal or disengaging from class or socially
- Reduced ability to concentrate in class or confused thinking
- Change in appearance or portraying less pride in their appearance
- Changes in behaviour, turning up late to class or not showing up for class at all
This list is not exhaustive and there could be a variety of reasons for these behaviours.
Watch Wellbeing Skills Bitesize Video on spotting 'Signs & Symptoms'
How to Support and Where to Signpost
Talk to them. Let them know you are worried about them. Signpost them to support.
- The Student Advice and Support Team Monday to Friday
- University Counselling Service Monday to Friday
- Student Helpline 24/7 support, 365 day a year
- Personal Issues and General Support
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Students should contact Student Support and Advice for impartial and confidential advice and support on a range of issues, including personal, academic, money matters, mental health, wellbeing, and more.
- Doctors, Dentist and Medical Care
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Support
- Faith, Religion and Spiritual Wellbeing
- Financial Wellbeing and Hardship
- Pastoral & Guidance Support
- Sanitary Products
- Students with Specific Support Needs
External support and general advice: