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Welcome to health, wellbeing, accessibility and disability services

Find out about the health, wellbeing, accessibility and disability support available to University of Hertfordshire students.

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What is Student Wellbeing?

Student Wellbeing supports your mental health, physical wellbeing and disability-related needs.

Our experienced specialist staff work together to provide the support that best meets your needs. Appointments are available in person, by telephone and online.

Student Wellbeing is part of the Office of the Dean of Students. You can find us at the Hutton Hub on College Lane Campus and on de Havilland Campus.

Need immediate wellbeing support?

For urgent wellbeing support, contact our 24/7 student support helpline:

Phone: 0808 196 3533

You can also access support through the Pam Wellness app using code UH101.

In an emergency, always call 999.

The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is provided in partnership with PAM Wellness.

Accessibility and disability support

Our Accessibility Advisers can help you identify and arrange the adjustments you need to support your studies.

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Harassment and Abuse Support Team

The Harassment and Abuse Support Team provides specialist support for students affected by:

  • Harassment
  • Domestic abuse
  • Sexual violence

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Counselling and Mental health Advice

Our  Counsellors and Mental Health Advisers can help if you are experiencing personal, emotional or mental health difficulties.

To request Counselling and Mental Health Support

  • Click on to the Dean of Students Enquiry Form
  • Confirm that you are a current University of Hertfordshire student
  • Complete your personal details
  • When you reach the question 'What is the nature of your enquiry or referral?' select 'Counselling and mental health support(students) from the drop-down menu
  • This will open the counselling and mental health request form - complete the form and press Submit.

We will assess your needs and help you access the most appropriate support.

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Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students oversees a range of student support services, including:

  • Chaplaincy
  • Student Community and Safeguarding Team
  • Student Procedures Team
  • Residence Life and Safeguarding Team
  • Medical Centre
  • University Day Nursery

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Student Workshops

Student Wellbeing offer a range of workshops designed to support student wellbeing, safety, and success throughout the academic year.

The programme includes a variety of wellbeing workshops delivered by Herts Mind Network, covering topics that will help you to look after your mental health, resilience, and overall wellbeing. You can also book a place on our additional specialist interactive Sexual Harassment Awareness Workshops. These sessions build upon the mandatory Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Training and provide the opportunity to deepen your understanding, ask questions, and explore realistic scenarios with experienced specialist trainers in a supportive environment

You can find all of our workshops and the links to book your place on the Student Events Calendar.

Student accommodation support and welfare

Support is available for students living in both on-campus and off-campus accommodation.

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Wellbeing support for postgraduate research students

We recognise that postgraduate research students may need different types of support throughout their studies.

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Find us and access our facilities

Find campus locations, opening information and details about our facilities:

Confidentiality and data protection

Find out how we manage your information and maintain confidentiality:

 

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Student Wellbeing

Today 8.30 - 17:00
Hutton Hub, College Lane
Student Wellbeing is closed at weekends and during holiday periods.

Accessibility and Disability Services

Student Wellbeing

Today 09:00 - 17:00
Student Wellbeing, College Lane Campus
Student Wellbeing is closed at weekends and during holiday periods.

The Office of the Dean of Students

Student Wellbeing

Today 09:00 - 17:00
Office of the Dean of Students, College Lane