Advice Service

We hope university will be one of the best experiences of your life! But, we also know it has its ups and downs, and it can be tough. In case you do have any issues, the Union’s Advice Service is here to help.

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Health & Wellbeing

If your health and wellbeing isn't in tip-top shape it can affect your academic life. The Union's Advice Service can offer advice and direct you to services relating to your health and wellbeing, including mental health, sexual health, alcohol and drugs, and social/personal issues.

Healthy Eating

Mental Health

Sexual Health & Relationships

Alcohol & Drugs

Bullying & Harassment

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is key to your academic performance as it gives you the fuel you need to succeed.

Check out these links for advice on maintaining a healthy diet.

NHS 20 tips to eat well for less

Student recipes to try

Information & support for eating disorders

Anxiety

Mental Health

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. There is lots of support available both from ourselves, the University and online. If you are unsure where to go, just ask us and we will help.

We run a mental health campaign called UPSUok. Find out more here.

University Support Services

Student Wellbeing

The Student Wellbeing Service offers confidential help with a wide range of personal and emotional concerns and is available to every student at the University, free of charge.

Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy provides a quiet space for socialising, relaxing, reflection, thought, stillness and prayer. This service is open to all staff and students of all faiths and none.

You can pop in at anytime to have tea and coffee and a chat.

Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC)

ASDAC is committed to supporting students who disclose a disability or require additional support for their academic studies.  The service encourages any student to contact them, in confidence, who has a condition which may impact on their ability to access the campus, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessments and any other student-focused service.

Online Support

Elefriends

Student Minds

CALM

Self Harm

Sexual Health & Relationships

Sexual Health & Relationships

Relationships can be difficult and have their ups and downs, especially when you’re away from home. We can support you with a range of advice, guidance and information relating to your sexual health and relationships.

Keep Safe with Contraception

We have free condoms available, pop into our reception in Gun House to pick up a pack.

For sexual health testing, and to learn more about contraception methods see letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk

The University Surgery has a Sexual Health & Contraception Clinic that is open every Tuesday between 09:00am to 12:30pm. This booked appointment clinic is available to University Surgery registered patients only.

  Need support due to sexual assault?

Come and see us, or for further support click here.

NHS - Sex and Young People

LGBT Foundation

Alcohol & Drugs

We understand that alcohol is a big part of the University lifestyle and it is important to be aware that you can make better choices while drinking to ensure your own safety.

Drugs can also be an issue for many as addictions can easily get out of control.

If you feel that drugs and alcohol are becoming a problem for you or a friend, please have a look at these online resources.

Drinkaware

Talk to Frank

Recovery Hub

Bullying & Harassment

If you're being bullied, the first step you can make is to come and see us for support.

Remember that it's not your fault. Our Sort it Out conflict resolution service can help you talk through the issues.

The University have an Equality and Diversity policy. Find out more here.

Sort it Out - Student Resolution Service

University Advice on Bullying

Ditch the Label

Bullying UK

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