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Disruption to services

Take a look at the latest UWE Bristol coronavirus guidance

UWE Bristol face-to-face support is not available due to coronavirus. External providers may also be affected. Please visit their websites for details.

How to get the support you need 24/7

Need somebody to talk to? Between our professional services, external partnerships and the NHS, there is somebody who can help, scroll through the links below for options.

We have a crisis support text line for students. If you're in distress, text UWE to 85258.

UWE Bristol services

Information point

There are Information Points on each campus. Just drop in to one of them and they'll help you navigate all the support on offer.

Students’ Union at UWE Advice Centre

Gives friendly, non-judgemental and confidential advice about housing, finances, academic issues and more – no appointment necessary.

Study skills workshops

Manage the stresses caused by academic study by developing the skills you need to succeed.

Report and Support

You can use this online tool to report incidents like bullying either anonymously or with details so we can investigate, plus access practical support and guidance.

Wellbeing Service

Counselling and mental health support for registered students who need to explore their difficulties in more depth using solution-focused methods. The Wellbeing Service provides structured, appointment-based support.

Resilient U

Develop the ability to bounce back from life's challenges – better than before – by investing in your resilience.

Online counselling

We’ve teamed up with Kooth Student to provide free, anonymous online accredited counselling by real people during evenings and weekends.

Same day support chats

If you're facing a problem which doesn’t fit the criteria of our specialist student support services and you'd like general advice from someone who is sympathetic and objective, we offer same-day short, focused meetings to address your issue and next steps.

Out of hours team

If you have an issue and it's between 19:00 and 07:00 or on the weekend, ring our out of hours team. They can help you get the answers you need.

Student Reps

Student Reps work to create positive changes to the learning experience at UWE Bristol, so if you're having trouble in your course, speak to your rep.

Feel Good

Activities that give you the opportunity to try a wide variety of different health and wellbeing initiatives.

University Chaplain

The University Chaplain is available to meet you at all of our campuses and can offer pastoral care conversations and spiritual direction for people of all faiths or none.

Self-help resources

We've developed a number of self-help resource handouts on various topics commonly discussed in counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring support.

External services

NHS 111

Answer questions about your main symptom, get advice on where and when to get help, or get a call from a nurse.

Access Health Services

Register as a patient for GP appointments to talk about your health and get access to NHS services, including mental health support.

Bristol Sanctuary

A supportive place where people experiencing severe emotional distress can go for help outside of normal working hours.

Student Space

Student Space is here to make it easier for you to find the support you need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nilaari

A local black, Asian and minority ethnic-led charity with therapists delivering support, talking therapies and workshops for students experiencing the rigours of university life.

PAPYRUS

The national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide – they can help.

Helplines and apps

24/7 Crisis Textline

Shout 24/7 Crisis Textline is a service that offers crisis support to UWE Bristol students via text. Just text Text 'UWE' to 85258.

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.

SAM app

Understand what causes your anxiety, monitor your anxious thoughts and behaviour and manage anxiety through self-help exercises and reflection.

Student Health App

Why Google your symptoms and risk getting overly worried? Use this app to reduce your worries and get the support you need.

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