Welfare chats

A welfare chat is an opportunity for you to talk about practical welfare challenges you are facing (see examples below).

If you are seeking support with your emotional wellbeing or mental health then a wellbeing chat would be the best option: book a wellbeing chat. 

Our team can provide support with:

• Issues with private rented accommodation, private landlords, disagreements with housemates
• Sexual assault (both recent and non-recent)
• Domestic violence
• Bullying, harassment and stalking
• Academic worries, taking time out of study, pregnancy
• Crime (as victim or accused), personal safety
• Sex worker support
• Drug and alcohol concerns.

How to book

You can book a chat using our booking system below. You will be able to choose a time and date that works for you. 

Book a welfare chat

What happens at a chat

Your 1 to 1 chat will be with a Welfare Adviser. You can choose to have your chat by phone or online using Microsoft Teams. Your chat will last for up to 40 minutes.

Our Welfare Advisers are experienced members of staff who understand university processes and have access to a wide variety of internal and external support options.

They can give information and signpost you to further services but they are not qualified to give legal advice. If your situation is complex, we may refer you to an external agency such as the Citizens Advice Bureau.