If you require urgent support please see below link.
Struggling with a physical or mental health issue which can't wait?
Our safeguarding policies are designed to protect children and adults at risk of harm on our campuses or involved in any related University activity including safeguarding for apprenticeship students in employment.
We have expert staff to support students and discuss academic adjustments. We can help with mental health, disability, autism and specific learning differences (SpLDs, including ADHD and dyslexia), and accessibility.
SSW have reception teams on the Canterbury and Medway campuses. Contact us, or find out more about our staff.
Our final appointments are at
16:30. If
you would like to book an appointment to see an Adviser please email us at kentssw@kent.ac.uk.
If you
need Urgent Support please go to Nursing Services, Campus Security, or contact Spectrum.
You can do this by phoning 0800 0318227 and press option 1
Or Text/WhatsApp 'Hi' to +44 (0)7418 360780
Links to other Urgent Services can be found Here
Click here to view a list of external resources and services offering support and information for students.
You may be feeling disturbed by images in the news, or worried about the safety of loved ones. Find out how to look after your wellbeing and where to go for support if you need it.
It is absolutely natural to feel anxious and frightened, and to feel that events are out of our control. You may be feeling disturbed by the images you have seen on the news. You may be feeling worried about the safety of loved ones. If you have lived through similar events yourself, the current crisis may be bringing up some very traumatic memories. Staff in Student Support and Wellbeing are here to support you during these unsettling times.
Support available at Kent
For support at any time of day or night, check out the Emergency Support page with details on online and telephone support available round the clock for Kent students, including our support partners:
Although you may wish to stay informed, it is important to be aware of your limits.
Distressing world news can certainly affect our mental health. Here are some things you can do to retain some balance.
What helps will be different for each person, but here are a few ideas;
Remember that distressing events are relatively rare and amidst all the horrors, there are also reports of wonderful acts of courage, bravery and compassion.
It can seem like mainstream media is overwhelmed with bad news, but good news itself is not in short supply; the broadcasting of it is! Take a look at the Good News Network website, which seeks to be an antidote to the barrage of negativity we get from major news outlets. The Good News Network also has an app, and a weekly Good News Gurus podcast. A similar website, Positive News also has articles about what you can do to make a positive impact in the world today, such as How to help people in Ukraine and What can I do about climate change?
For inspirational videos from our Medway University Chaplain, check out Take Ten with Lynne on YouTube, covering topics such as kindness, how to be a people helper, and conflict resolution. For more Chaplaincy information and activity from faith groups in Canterbury and Medway, explore the Chaplaincy webpages.
Student Support and Wellbeing – professional support at university
Did you know that Kent has a professional support service of over 100 specialist staff? We’re here to support you with mental health, disabilities, and neurodiversity such as specific learning difficulties or autism, through 1:1 support as well as peer support groups and events. Here’s a video of top mental health tips from our mental health team.
Are you looking for support for staff?
If you are concerned about a relative studying at the University of Kent, below you can find some information on what support is available to them through Student Support and Wellbeing services.
Togetherall is a Care Quality Commission registered service recognised nationally through awards by the NHS and is a safe environment overseen by qualified therapists. They have added the below courses for students to take part in.
Tis the season | Resources | Togetherall
Coping With Grief & Loss | Courses | Togetherall
Managing Social Anxiety | Courses | Togetherall
Managing Emotions | Courses | Togetherall
Goal setting | Resources | Togetherall
How to be happy | Resources | Togetherall
When the penny drops | Resources | Togetherall
Not sure where to start? Check out our guide on seeking support from Student Support and Wellbeing.
Looking for information on Inclusive Learning Plans (ILPs)? Our ILP guide page can help.
Follow @UniKentSSW on Instagram for wellbeing advice, updates and information.
Check out our events calendar for workshops and support groups.
Read our Student Support and Wellbeing blogposts on mental health, disability and related topics.
Information regarding our confidentiality and data protection practices can be found in our Privacy Notice.
Lastly, please see below link to our new termly Newsletter that includes all our upcoming events.
Watch the 3-minute video to hear what Kent students think about Student Support and Wellbeing. They discuss mentoring and other one-to-one support, library support, groups, counselling, and more.
Need support out of office hours?
We work with partner organisations who provide additional support for Kent students.
Student Support and Wellbeing have been central to my time at university. The brilliant and attentive support I received, particularly during the pandemic, allowed me to flourish academically.
For contact information and where to find us on our UK campuses please visit our Contact Us page.
