Student Wellbeing Services

University can be stressful and difficult and it’s important to know where to turn if your mental health becomes affected. There is no need to suffer in silence. Mental health difficulties are a common problem but there are lots of resources and services that can help.

 

LAW SOCIETY CHECK-IN SESSIONS

The check-in sessions will occur weekly and will be for students to discuss how they are coping with university and being in the Law Society. The sessions will be a great way to connect with Law Society members and figure out what most students are struggling with in order to cater events for them. Such events could include events for international students, mindfulness activities, mental health week, yoga and how to deal with imposter syndrome as well as exam stress. 

The students may also be signposted to other wellbeing services provided by the University and Student Union by the Well being and diversity officer, Shala Emmanuel (se188@student.le.ac.uk).

Signposting Information:

ACCESSABILITY SERVICE

Offering support to students with specific learning difficulties, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness or visual impairment.

This includes study support services, specialised study equipment, alternative exam arrangements, and more.

  • Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

  • Phone: 0116 252 5002

  • Email: accessable@le.ac.uk

  • Location: Library Ground Floor

HEADSPACE

The Headspace clinic runs during term-time only.

For free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support out of term, please get in touch with Turning Point.

NIGHTLINE

Nightline is a listening and support service run by students for students, which provides listening, support and information services.

Their Instant Messaging service is open Monday and Thursday nights 8pm-2am.


STUDENT WELFARE SERVICES

Provide advice on financial issues, immigration, housing, leaving care, childcare, bullying and harassment and benefits.

  • Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00am to 05:00pm.

  • Phone: 0116 223 1185

  • Email: welfare@le.ac.uk

Website: www2.le.ac.uk/offices/welfare

ADVICE SERVICE

Free, confidential academic, housing and signposting advice.

  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm.

  • Email:advice@le.ac.uk

  • Phone: 0116 223 1132/ 1184/ 1109.

PERSONAL TUTOR AND DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT

Provide advice and support with your studies and on your university life generally and may know more specific information regarding your course.

STUDENT COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING SERVICE

The Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service offers appointments for emotional and mental wellbeing. They offer booked sessions with trained practitioners, ideal for short-term support.

  • Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (some appointments may be available after 5pm).

  • Phone: 0116 223 1780

  • Email: wellbeing@le.ac.uk

  • Website: www2.le.ac.uk/offices/counselling

  • Online contact form: Self-referral form

  • Location: Student Services Centre, Charles Wilson Building

BULLYING (STANDING TOGETHER)

Everyone deserves the right to feel safe and comfortable at University, so if you're struggling with this, have a look at the services below and see what options are available to you.

Remember, if you are in an emergency situation please call the emergency services on 999. If there isn't an emergency but you need support out of hours on campus, you can call the University Security Service on 0116 252 2888.

Standing Together: a University-wide initiative improving wellbeing through tackling unacceptable behaviours and supporting students, and the wider University community, who are directly and indirectly affected.

OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT

Students who experience a crisis outside normal working hours can contact the University for support through the University Security 24/7 contact number 0116 252 2888.

  • The Residence Life Team for Oadby and City halls is also available 24/7 at 0116 252 2428.

  • UK Emergency number (Police, Fire & Ambulance): 999

  • Emergency number (Police, Fire & Ambulance): 112

STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE

When the University is open, the Student Services Centre is located on the second floor of the Percy Gee Building. This is the central point for information and advice for all students. This can include accommodation, payments, ID cards, etc.

  • Email: studentservices@le.ac.uk

  • Phone: 0116 252 2248

LET’S TALK WELLBEING

Let's Talk Wellbeing provides psychological assessment and treatment for what are known as mild to moderate common mental health problems. It provides community support and access to resource programmes. For more information or to make an appointment, go to www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/letstalkwellbeing

SEXUAL ABUSE AND MISCONDUCT

  • Campus Security Emergency Line: 0116 252 2888

  • SafeZone: a safety app that the University of Leicester makes available to all staff and students. This app allows you to alert University Security via your mobile phone if you ever need urgent assistance. SafeZone is simple-to-use and free to download.

  • University Disclosure: the Report and Support tool allows you to disclose any incidents regarding sexual violence or any other forms of harassment, bullying, abuse, or violence: reportandsupport.le.ac.uk.

OTHER SERVICES

  • Juniper Lodge (Sexual Assault Referral Centre): 0116 273 3330

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

There are services outside the University that you can access such as:

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