Health & Wellbeing

Our Psychological Wellbeing Service incorporates Counselling, Therapy and Mental Health mentoring.

Need to talk? Our team are available by email on each campus or you can complete our online referral form - it should take only 15-20 minutes. Please note, you will need your Student number for the referral form to be processed.

The Psychological Wellbeing Service has produced a short leaflet on How to respond to a student in emotional distress. Although primarily aimed as a guide for staff, this could also be useful to students who may be concerned about a friend or peer.

Information from the NHS about a range of health issues that students can be at a higher risk of suffering from:

Health Advice

Important health information for all new students:

New Students Health Advice

Register with a local doctor:

NHS Doctor Search

Register with a local dentist:

NHS Dental Surgery Search

• Health and Safety for Students (PDF)
• Personal Safety on Campus
• Top Tips for Staying Safe and Healthy at University
• Staying Safe Online

Advice and guidance for staff and students on the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults who access our services.

Safeguarding Policy and Procedure

Health Emergency: Telephone 999

Health Non-emergency: Telephone 111

Samaritans: Telephone 116123

Self help books and ebooks

Useful websites

Responding to a student in emotional distress

Our Chaplaincy team are here to listen and help.

See local events and faith groups:

Chaplaincy and Faith in Carlisle

Chaplaincy and Faith in Lancaster

Contact the Chaplaincy Team

The University understands that on occasion students may experience wellbeing difficulties that have a detrimental impact on their ability to study, beyond the normal sickness absence, and normal extenuating circumstances procedures.

Fitness to Study Policy and Procedure