Undergraduate student meeting with a staff member in Student Support Centre, Queen's Medical Centre, University Park

Supporting student mental health and wellbeing

Promoting health and wellbeing is a top priority at the University of Nottingham. Our Officers work alongside your personal tutor and supervisor and other University support services. We encourage a healthy approach to your studies and provide practical advice, help and support on a wide range of issues.

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When you become a student at the University of Nottingham, our support and guidance doesn’t end with your education. 

We work hard to promote your wellbeing through a range of support services as well as providing specific wellbeing and health packages for sports. 

Our goal is to ensure that you and all of our students have your individual health and wellbeing needs met, so you can have the best possible experience studying with us. We have a dedicated wellbeing team, including support and wellbeing officers, counsellors, and mental health professionals, who work together to help you manage any wellbeing issues that affect your university experience.

Getting in touch with the team is easy. You can make an appointment through our MyWellbeing hub to speak to one of our Support and Wellbeing team members, who will guide you to the advice and support you need.

We also recognise the importance of proactively looking after your mental health and wellbeing. Our Health Improvement Team provides information on making healthier choices for your body and mind through our HealthyU site.

Undergraduate students outside Humanities Building, University Park

Support Services

If you choose to study with us, you’ll have access to a comprehensive range of support services for your mental health and wellbeing.

These services include:

  • a personal tutor or academic guide to support your academic and personal development
  • support and wellbeing officers and practitioners who provide additional support and can help you access other wellbeing services such as counselling and mental health support
  • disability support services including specialist support for specific disabilities and learning differences
  • a Students' Union (SU) advice service and a range of SU student networks
  • a student-run Nightline listening service
  • chaplaincy and faith support
  • a GP surgery and other health services at Cripps Health Centre.

Active Living

In partnership with the University’s Accommodation and Residential Experience team, the Active Living package is for students living in University halls on University Park and Jubilee campus, plus Dagfa and Varsity.

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Your Active Living package includes:

  • Our sport and fitness membership which includes our fitness suites, pool, climbing wall, indoor and outdoor courts and over 150 classes.
  • Access to all three of our campus locations; David Ross Sports Village, Jubilee sports centre and Sutton Bonington sports centre.
  • Free Just Play sessions - choose from over 30 different sports on our timetable
  • Hall sport tournaments and leagues as part of our popular intramural sport (IMS) programme
  • A range of sports, classes and taster sessions in your halls including gym challenges and dance classes.
  • Fun campus activities from our popular Halls' Night In to a Santa Run!
  • An exciting programme of off-campus trips to get to know Nottingham and our surrounding area.
  • Membership of the BUCS UNIversal scheme so you can workout in over 80 University gyms UK-wide.
  • Option to add up to three direct relatives to your package at our great value student rate

Cripps Health Centre

The University of Nottingham Health Service is situated in the Cripps Health Centre on University Park Campus.

The fully accessible building also houses:

  • a dental practice
  • a Boots pharmacy

Cripps Health Centre provides a full range of NHS services including:

  • family planning
  • emergency contraception
  • genitourinary (GU) clinic
  • travel vaccinations
  • physiotherapy
  • mental health and wellbeing services
  • minor surgery
  • maternity care
  • a weekly antenatal clinic
  • child development assessments and immunisation.

Your wellbeing is important to us

It's normal to experience anxiety, low moods, or feelings of not fitting in during your time at university. Different challenges can arise at different stages of your student life. University life can be busy, and stress can build up without you realising it. Poor mental wellbeing can hold you back from reaching your full potential.

Nottingham understands the value of creating an environment that promotes wellbeing. We are committed to making sure you, like all members of our community, feel included, supported, respected, and valued.

If you ever experience harassment or abuse, you can report it via our Report and Support platform. Our Report and Support team is there to offer advice, information, and support. You can report without making an official report, and we'll help you explore your options. Support will be provided whether you choose to report or not.

Just remember, whenever you feel down, don't hesitate to reach out. Your wellbeing matters to us, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

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