Wellbeing and Student Support update for staff

We thought it might be helpful to have a few updates from Wellbeing and Student Support, so that you are aware of what is available, and how students and staff can access advice/support this term. We continue to offer our full range of services both virtually and in person.

Key wellbeing highlights

Health and Wellbeing Practitioners continue to work with you in departments to embed wellbeing in all we do as a community - please contact them if you'd like to discuss any bespoke sessions for your students.

Our weekly wellbeing themes will continue based on the issues that students come to us with throughout the year.

Please continue to signpost students to us - feedback from students is that they are more likely to engage if they are signposted by their academic department. Your support does make a difference.

Brief consultation sessions

Brief consultation sessionsLink opens in a new window (this link works for students only) are available face to face or online via teams, Mon-Fri 10am – 3pm to help students access same day support and work out next steps.

Longer wellbeing appointment sessions (accessed via brief consultations) with Health and Wellbeing Practitioners are available to give students practical strategies to help them manage any wellbeing issues pro-actively, as well as giving practical advice on a wide range of issues that may impact wellbeing, such as accommodation, personal family issues, health, crime, sexual violence etc.

Disability support

The Disability TeamLink opens in a new window continues to provide advice and support to students with a range of disabilities. Students can contact the Disability Team via the Wellbeing Portal to discuss their individual needs. Support includes reasonable adjustments, specialist one to one support, practical enabling support, help with accessible accommodation, assistance applying to any relevant funding etc.

Psychological Therapy

Our Counselling and Psychotherapy ServicesLink opens in a new window (CAPS) continues to offer video, email and face to face therapy, as well as groups.

Student funding Support

Our Student Funding Support teamLink opens in a new window continue to support students with information, advice and guidance on statutory UK government support, hardship funding, the Warwick Bursary and budgeting advice.

Residential Community Team

Your Residential Community TeamLink opens in a new window are here to support you with all aspects of residential life 24/7 365 days of the year. Our team of Residential Community Assistants (RCAs) are current Warwick students, who offer peer support and run our community building events. Look out for the RCAs in your residence and in the Residences’ Hubs - they’ll be wearing pink t-shirts/hoodies! Check out @rct_warwickuniLink opens in a new window for more information on their free events!

Community Safety Team

Our Community Safety Team are a team of individuals dedicated to protecting the safety and security of everyone who lives, works and studies at the University. We have an on-Campus presence 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide pastoral support to everyone within our community.

Support for both students and staff

• Our self-help resourcesLink opens in a new window are available for staff and students, covering a wide range of wellbeing issues.
• For our of hours support at any time of the day or night, please visit Every Mind MattersLink opens in a new windown a new windowLink opens in a new window

Dedicated support for staff

• Explore the The Staff Wellbeing Hub to find support and resources on a wide range of topics.
• You can contact the Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, expert advice and compassionate guidance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Visit the Chaplaincy for more information about the support available for staff.

Contacting Wellbeing and Student Support

• Students can access Wellbeing and Student Support via the Wellbeing PortalLink opens in a new window or our website.
• Staff can contact the team by emailing wellbeing@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.or calling 024 765 75570