Wellbeing and Support

The links below are designed to help you find support related to your wellbeing while you are studying with us. You can also use our A-Z for further topics. 

Please remember, if you're not sure what you're looking for or don't know where to start, come and ask us: we're here to help. You can visit firstpoint, email firstpoint@worc.ac.uk or telephone us on 01905 542551.

Advice
Who to talk to for support

 


Bullying and Harassment
What to do it if you or someone you know is suffering from bullying or harassment 


Care Leavers
Specific support available to students who are care leavers 


Careers
Career planning and employability skills

 


Carers
Anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who cannot cope without their support 


Chaplaincy
Spiritual support, whether you are a member of a faith or belong to no faith tradition 


Communal Living
Suggestions for making life easier in shared accommodation 


Complaints
Guidance and support for making a complaint
 


Counselling
Free help and support for a wide range of personal and life issues 


Directions: AccessAble Access Guides
Accessibility guide for each campus, building and the routes between them 


Disability and Dyslexia Support
Support for students with a range of needs

 


Emergency Support
Who to contact in an emergency

 


Estranged Students
Specific support available to students who are estranged from their family 

 

 

 

External Sources of Support
List of websites and contact details for external support organisation


Fancy a Cuppa
Have an informal chat with staff and students; free hot drinks and biscuits available 


Feeling lonely or homesick
You’re not on your own, even if you’re feeling isolated and unsettled  


Financial Hardship
Guidance and support if you are struggling financially 


firstpoint
Here to help answer your specific questions or to chat with if you’re not sure where to start 


Guide for Parents
Frequently asked questions and answers for parents, guardians and supporters of students 


Health
Links to local and national health care support 

 


International Students
Wellbeing services for international students

 


Making the most of university
Extracurricular activities available while you are studying 


Mental Health Support
What is available to students at the University of Worcester 


Mitigating Circumstances
If something is preventing you from submitting your work in the normal way


Money
Advice, support and guidance on your money and finances 



Who to contact when the University is closed

Personal Relationships
Promoting students to have happy, safe and fulfilling relationships 


Pregnancy and Childcare
Where to get support and advice for your circumstances  


Rest Room
For anyone who needs to rest for up to one hour or have a private space 


Safety
Where to go for help if you need it, and how to take precautions


Security
Find out about security services available to all students 24/7


Settling In
Help and support when you are new to university 


Sexual Misconduct Reporting
Accessing support and guidance for sexual misconduct or harassment 


STAR Appointments
Support, Triage, Advice, Refer: appointments with our Counselling & Mental Health Service 


Student Services
A range of specialist teams to enable you to make the most of your university experience 


Student Support and Wellbeing
Confidential support service, covering a broad range of pastoral and welfare issues 



Preparing for life after university
 


Transgender Students
Signposting information and support

 


University Facilities
What is available on campus and online, including parking, laundry and equipment hire