7 6 AWARD-WINNING STUDENT SUPPORT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A LANGUAGE CLUB This is designed to help our students improve their English in an informal setting. It is also an opportunity for both international and UK students to meet students from all over the world and learn their language, history and culture. HEALTH AND WELLBEING We recognise that good health and wellbeing are fundamental for effective study and a positive student experience. That is why we have a free and confidential health and wellbeing service, which is open to everyone and includes: I’m someone who just needs to know there’s a safety net and with the counselling services, I knew I had enough support. I also had great relationships with supportive lecturers who I could open up to too. My confidence started to grow. If I did have a particularly anxious day, I knew I they were on hand to help me through. Eleanor Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) A Student Assistance Programme, which provides 24/7 access to trained counsellors, financial or legal advice and much more. It includes an app, which has lots of free help and support, including mindfulness activities, wellbeing trackers and the ability to have text chat or video calls with a counsellor. We are one of just a few universities with a nurse on site. The best thing is, there is no need to make an appointment! The nurse can help with various medical needs, including general health advice, practical health checks, contraception advice, one-off non-prescription analgesics and treatments of cuts, burns, scalds and other minor injuries. Our free and confidential counselling service provides you with support to gain a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings, enabling you to make changes. Counselling is non-judgemental and you will be listened to rather than told what to do. Our mental health and wellbeing advisers support students who are experiencing mental health difficulties or emotional or psychological distress. We can provide practical support, help you develop coping strategies and assist you in accessing external mental health and welfare services. Our knowledgeable team provide a wealth of resources and can signpost you to local and national services – just ask. TALK TO US ABOUT ANY PROBLEM, BIG OR SMALL ucb.ac.uk/health-wellbeing
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