Welfare

The Counselling Service is a free and confidential service to help you through any issue of concern including bereavement or exam stress. If you need legal advice, contact the Student Advice Centre for details of the free scheme. For religious information and support (multi-faith) contact the University Chaplaincy. You can always call Niteline - the free and confidential listening and information service run by the Students Union. The University runs Childcare Services available to students with young children.

Health

The University of Nottingham Health Service (UNHS) is conveniently situated in Cripps Health Centre on the main University Campus. Alongside the GP surgery, the practice also includes a Dental Practice, the University Occupational Health Unit, and a Boots Pharmacy. Contact the Counselling Service for info & support for mental health difficulties and the Study Support Centre about how this may impact on your course. The UNHS website includes advice and information on many health issues including the risks and symptoms of meningitis and vaccination guidelines. You can discuss any issues of concern with the Counselling Service, the Student Services Centre or Nightline, all of which are free and confidential services.

Money / Finances

For information on Student Loans, hardship funds and other funding for students, see the Student Support Office. The Student Services Centre can advise on your eligibility for certain benefits and offer help with handling debt and how to manage your money. Students with disabilities may be eligible for the Disabled Students Allowance or other sources of funding. The Office for Disability Issues can advise on eligibility and the Study Support Centre can help in identifying support needs. If you need to earn money to support your studying, the Student Employment Service could help find work and the Careers Advisory Service can advise on getting work experience relevant to your future career.

Housing / Accommodation

First year undergraduates are housed by the Accommodation Office in halls of residence or University-owned flats. For those living off-campus in privately-rented housing, the Student Services Centre can advise on matters relating to rent, repairs, Council Tax, contracts, etc.

See also:

• A-Z listing of support services