Supporting your wellbeing

You’re not alone – support is here for you. If you’re feeling anxious, low, stressed, or simply not yourself, our Wellbeing and Disability Support team can help.

Our dedicated wellbeing professionals provide a safe, confidential space to talk about your needs and connect you to the right support, whether that’s self-help tools, workshops, or a referral to specialist services. 

You don’t need a diagnosis or a GP referral to reach out. 

What can we help with

University life can bring both opportunities and challenges. You may be balancing study, work, family, or personal responsibilities – and at times, this can feel overwhelming. 

Our Wellbeing Coordinators can support you with: 

• Managing stress, anxiety, or low mood. 
• Coping with loneliness, loss, or relationship issues. 
• Adjusting to life at college and managing academic pressure. 
• Developing resilience, confidence, and healthy habits. 
• Navigating challenges such as homelessness and substance misuse. 
• Finding specialist or long-term mental health support if you need it. 

We’ll listen, guide you to the right type of help, and support you to feel more in control. 

How wellbeing support works 

Our wellbeing appointments are free and confidential. You’ll meet one of our trained Wellbeing Coordinators, who can help you explore what’s affecting you and suggest practical next steps. 

During your support session, we can: 

• Offer immediate advice and emotional support.

• Suggest coping strategies or self-help resources.

• Create personalised support plans to support your learning needs.

• Refer you to external counselling organisations for short-term therapy.

• Connect you with local NHS or specialist services if needed.

• Help you access wellbeing workshops or local wellbeing initiatives. 

Appointments are available online or in person at your campus. You can book an appointment with the Wellbeing and Disability Support team by completing a form.

Urgent help and external services 

If you’re in crisis or need urgent help, please don’t wait for an appointment. 

You can contact:

• Emergency services: Call 999 (24/7 emergency support) 

• Go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department if you feel unsafe or unable to cope. 

• Samaritans: Call 116 123  to access their emergency hotline available 24/7 for confidential emotional support. 

• NHS 111: For urgent but non-life threatening mental health advice.

• Papyrus 24/7 Hopeline: Call 0800 068 4141 to access 24/7 support if you feel at-risk or are having thoughts of suicide.  

If you’re on campus, speak to a member of staff or security straight away. The Wellbeing and Disability Support team can also help you with a personalised plan for your ongoing care after a crisis. 

Self-help and workshops 

If you want to learn practical ways to manage stress and maintain good mental health, try our self-help resources and workshops. 

You can access: 

• Workshops: Free weekly sessions on stress management, mindfulness and emotional wellbeing. Check your student email calendar.

• Events and group activities: Safe spaces to meet other students, share experiences and create memories. 

• Self-help resources: Toolkits, short articles and videos to prioritise self-care and support your mental health anytime.

These tools are designed to help you build everyday resilience and feel empowered throughout your studies. 

Need support? 

For advice and support, book an appointment with the Wellbeing and Disability Support team.