Follow Government guidance
Self-isolate if you or anyone at your home has symptoms
Covid-19 Absence Reporting: If you are absent from classes due to Covid-19 you should report through our online form. You can do this yourself or someone else can report for you.
Our self isolation toolkit offers a range of practical tools, resources and services to help students who are in self isolation. For a quick guide to support services available to you, download our Support Services guide.
There are so many ways to stay in touch with the University community and activities. UoA Student Guide app lists events and activities that you can take part in whilst at University. Download the app to see more.
The University runs a number of social media accounts. The main Social Media account for current students are the Student Life pages.
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Student Facebook Groups |
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Language groups |
The International Centre run regular language groups. Find out more on their Facebook page or the student event web page. The Student Resident Assistants also run language groups. Check the Accommodation Facebook page for when they are running. |
Society and Student Facebook Groups |
Sports Facebook Groups |
School Facebook Groups and Pages |
AUSA activities |
Get involved with AUSA's What's On page. |
Library and Museum |
Alumni Buddy |
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There are lots of support services available to you however if you would just like to have a chat with someone, we can arrange for one of our graduates to call you while you are isolating. Please complete this form and we will put you in touch for an informal chat. |
Student Resident Assistants - for UoA Residents |
For students living in university accommodation the student resident assistants will be offering support and assistance. Tel: 01224 274030 / 01224 274023 (6pm-6am), |
Student Advice & Support Office |
If you are worried about any aspect of your student life including your financial circumstances, please contact the Student Advice & Support Team by the email address on screen to discuss your concerns in confidence with an Adviser. Website: abdn.ac.uk/student-support |
Pastoral Support |
The University has several systems which provide pastoral and guidance support to all students throughout their studies. Find out about |
You can also consider whether any of the following might offer you support
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NHS Self-help Guides
The NHS have pulled together this handy collection of self help materials. The NHS is here for you and have produced a very helpful document outlining the services you should contact for health advice during Covid19.
NHS inform Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, including physical distancing measures and advice for infected households. |
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MIND | ||
If you are worried or anxious about coronavirus (COVID-19) the MIND website has some useful tips of things you can try that could help your wellbeing. |
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Samaritans | ||
Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone.
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Aberdeen City Council |
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Free support line for vulnerable residents hit hardest by the pandemic
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Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations (ACVO) | ||
Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations (ACVO) has pulled together a Covid-19 Directory of local services Website - https://acvo.org.uk/about/covid-19/ |
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Grampian Coronavirus (COVID19) Assistance Hub |
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Gateway website for information and assistant for anyone affected by coronavirus anywhere in Grampian. Find the services you need or links to information from across the area.
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Mental Health Aberdeen |
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Counselling and information services to adults and young people experiencing difficulties related to their mental health and wellbeing.
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Penumbra |
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1st response telephone and email-based service open Monday to Friday 9-5pm
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Choose life Suicide Prevention North East App |
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Advice and guidance app and website aimed at users in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
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Aberdeen Bangladeshi Welfare Trust |
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For community support and guidance during the pandemic
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Breathing Space |
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Confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experience low mood, depression or anxiety. Open Weekdays 6pm to 2am and 24 hours at weekends.
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Shout Crisis Text Line |
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Free 24/7 testing service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.
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Living Life |
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Appointment based telephone service for anyone over the age of 16 with low mood, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety. Open Monday to Friday 1pm – 9pm
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Who Cares Scotland |
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Support and advice for care experienced students or kinship carers care experienced students.
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Ethnic Minority National Resilience Network |
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Enabling Scotland's Ethnic and Cultural minority communities to support each other and our members throughout the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis.
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Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations |
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Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations has collated a directory of food bank/services within the city |
CFINE |
CFINE is working in partnership with other charities in the city to provide Emergency Food parcels via home delivery for those self-isolating who are experiencing food insecurity and in desperate need. CFINE operates a self-referral system, so you do not need to be referred by another service. Call - 01224 596156 Email Info@cfine.org |
Aberdeen North Foodbank |
Aberdeen North Foodbank, includes access points at
Call - 01224 651000 |
Supermarkets |
Morrisons Telephone ordering service for vulnerable people who do not use online shopping call - 0345 322 0000. Morrisons are also offering ‘Food boxes’ which will be delivered direct to your home and these are ordered on-line or you can choose the Morrison’s ‘Door Step Delivery’ by phoning 0345 611 6111 (option 5). Marks & Spencer Offering a selection of different ‘Food Boxes’ and these can be ordered on-line and delivered direct to your home Aldi ‘Food Parcel’ which will delivered direct to your home and these are ordered on-line. Iceland Arrange delivery direct to your home by ordering on-line Tesco If you have an on-line account already in place with Tesco, please call them on 0800 917 7359. They can’t guarantee a slot will be available, but they will do their best to prioritise you as we continue to expand our capacity. Marks and Spencer's, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury These supermarkets are offering a ‘Volunteer Shopping Card’ if you rely on friends and family to get your shopping; This card will help you get funds to those who are getting your essentials for you. This is a contactless, safe and secure way to shop for others or allow others to shop for you. |