In the wake of recent natural disasters across the globe including the earthquake in Morocco and flooding in Libya, here is a reminder of the support available to you if you have been affected.听
We have several resources that can help support you in times of stress or concern. Our University community is one that demonstrates support and care for one another, so please do reach out to colleagues or classmates if you need to talk. Even if you do not have personal links to these events you may be feeling unsettled or want to know how you can help.听
For staff:听
You can contact your line manager to discuss any support or use one of the resources below:听
- You can contact鈥�础蝉办贬搁鈥�to find out more鈥痑bout鈥痵upport available to you, or access our鈥�.听
- 罢丑别鈥�Employee Assistance Programme鈥痠s a鈥�24/7鈥痗onfidential service for all staff who鈥痭eed support with mental health, wellbeing or stress related issues. Calls are handled by qualified counsellors and advisors.听
- We also have鈥�鈥痑cross our University who can offer advice and鈥痑 confidential listening space.听
鈥疐or students:听
- The Student Hub鈥痠s available to contact 24/7. You can speak to a member of the team via鈥�email,鈥�, in-person or by calling 02380 599 599.听
- 罢丑别鈥�鈥痠s also available to provide free, independent and confidential advice
- 罢丑别鈥�鈥痗an be reached on +4420 7788 9214, open Monday to Friday (except for public holidays): 13.00 to 16:00 (UK time)
You can find further information about support for students via鈥�The Student Hub.听
For those wishing to support听
If you feel able to contribute financially to the support effort, you may want to consider well-established organisations such as鈥�, who have emergency appeals set up for those impacted by the and .听
We are aware there are fraudsters who will try and take advantage of a crisis situation in the form of scams, so as always please remain alert to possible scams and fraud.听