"Student Support, Health and Wellbeing" 10 SubCategories 79 FAQs
- Coronavirus - Latest Advice on the University Website
- I have a disability - what kind of support can I get at the University?
- What do I need to bring with me to my Needs Assessment?
- What do I do if I am feeling suicidal or in danger of harming myself?
- I have a problem and I need help. But where should I go if I am not sure which service I need?
- I am considering suspending / deferring my studies or even withdrawing completely. Should I seek advice first?
- I am facing difficulties which mean I can’t commit to my course fully at the moment. What can Student Engagement do to help?
- Is the advice provided by Student Engagement Advisors confidential?
- How can I access the support provided by Student Engagement Advisors?
- What kind of support do Student Engagements Advisors provide?
- How can I book an appointment to see counselling service?
- I have a disability, can I be offered accommodation to suit my needs?
- How long does a typical counselling session last?
- How do I access support?
- Will anyone outside of the Counselling Service know I am coming for counselling?
- What if I am unable to keep a counselling appointment?
- How many sessions will I have?
- How long will I have to wait for my first appointment with the counselling service?
- What happens when I contact the counselling service?
- I’m not sure what my problem is. Can I still come for counselling?
- What support can be offered to students with disabilities, medical conditions or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) such as dyslexia?
- Who can I speak to about mental health issues?
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Student Engagement
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Mitigation Query
- What awards can be given if my mitigation claim is accepted?
- Can I apply for mitigating circumstances if I'm late or miss an exam?
- I also have to look after my family/work full-time. Can this count as a mitigating circumstance?
- Will my Mitigating Circumstances Claim be kept confidential?
- Can I claim mitigating circumstances for group work?
- How can I appeal a decision from the Mitigation or Student Engagement Teams?
- What happens if my Mitigating Circumstances claim is rejected?
- Why would my Mitigation claim be rejected?
- What common mistakes are made in Mitigating Circumstances applications?
- If I am not feeling well should I take the exam and see whether I pass or not?
- What if I am unable to obtain evidence in time for the application deadline for Mitigating Circumstances?
- Can my lecturer grant me an extension to the published deadline for submission of assignments/coursework?
- Can I apply for mitigation if I have an ongoing condition?
- When should I apply for mitigating circumstances?
- What are not considered to be Mitigating Circumstances?
- What are Mitigating Circumstances?
- What type of evidence is required for my mitigating circumstances application?
- Can I get an extension for my assignment?
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Welfare Issues
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Disability support
- I have a disability - what kind of support can I get at the University?
- What do I need to bring with me to my Needs Assessment?
- I have had my initial meeting with a Health and Wellbeing adviser regarding my learning disability, what do I need to do now?
- What if I need special examination arrangements?
- Do I have to have a Needs Assessment every year?
- Can I get a copy of the software that we are using in class through the DSA?
- How do I get money back for study-related items I have had to buy because of my disability (books, print cards, coloured paper, batteries, etc)?
- I've had my needs assessment report back, what do I do now?
- If I am offered equipment as a result of the Needs Assessment, how long will it take before I receive it?
- What do I do if I can't make my appointment for a Needs Assessment?
- I’ve been told that I should have a DSA Study Needs Assessment, how do I arrange this?
- I have a disability, how can I get support for this during my studies?
- Who can I speak to about my disability?
- How can I apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)?
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Counselling - Luton
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Counselling - Bedford
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Registering with a GP
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Beds SU - Student Union
- How do I find my student representative for my course?
- I would like to buy an NUS Extra card, where do I go?
- I would like to buy a University hoodie, where do I get one from?
- How can I get involved in fundraising for charity?
- How do I join a sports team or find a local gym?
- How do I set up a new club or society?
- How do I join a club or society?
- How do I contact my course representative or faculty representative?
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Chaplaincy - Tree House and SeedBeds
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Disability Needs Assessment