Wellbeing
Studies show how feeling valued and cared about can make a big difference to a student's motivation to complete their programme. That's why we know how important it is to support your wellbeing on your return, including building your sense of belonging.
“Prior to me returning I felt very anxious, and it felt almost full of uncertainties and ‘starting over’. It was important to know that I wasn’t alone in how I was feeling and how I could connect with other returning students” Charley, Yr 3.
Health and wellbeing may have been part of the reason for your interruption studies. If you have a new, or if you have had a change, to an existing health issue, disability, long-term condition or a specific learning difficulty, our Disability Inclusion Service can support you on your return. For example, if you had a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) in place prior to your interruption, this can be reviewed. We also have a process to develop a Practice Reasonable Adjustment Plan (PRAP) to use in clinical placements as well as in simulated practice learning at University.
If maternity, new parenthood, or adoption leave was the reason for your break, then you should arrange to have a review of your Support Plan with your Programme Leader (or other nominated named member of staff). Preparing for your return should include a review of support to be arranged on your return to study e.g. meetings with key staff, contact with other student parents, information about designated safe spaces to express milk, completing a new mother's risk assessment.
To support your mental health and wellbeing, University of Salford Wellbeing & Counselling services are available for you throughout your interruption and your whole programme journey. There are a range of self-help resources to help you to take care of yourself as well as how to look out for your peers too.
Wellbeing Advisors at the University of Salford
You can discuss personal issues with our University of Salford Wellbeing Advisers. They offer phone triage and face-to-face sessions. Fill in the online self-referral form to give us an idea of the issues you’d like to discuss. A Wellbeing Adviser will contact you by phone to discuss your support needs and appointment options. If you are unable to complete the form, contact wellbeing@salford.ac.uk or call +44 (0)161 295 0023
Counsellors at the University of Salford
You can access counselling with our on-site University of Salford counsellors during business hours as well as our Student CareFirst 24/7 phone line on +44 (0)800 970 1080, which provides emotional support by trained counsellors at any time. Book in with Counselling by completing the online self-referral form or, if you’re unable to complete the form, contact us on wellbeing@salford.ac.uk or +44 (0)161 295 0023
askUs
Remember you continue to have access to all askUS services during your Interruption, including:
- Wellbeing and Counselling
- Disability Inclusion Service
- Money Matters (Money Advice and Funds Service)
- Careers, Jobs and Enterprise
- Home Office Compliance Team for Student Visa holders
- Report It If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed abuse, harassment and prejudice of any kind, or has a safeguarding concern, please report it. You can report anonymously or request contact from a specialist advisor.
