Health and wellbeing

We want to help you get the very best out of your time at University College Birmingham. We know good health and wellbeing are essential for you to study well and have a great student experience.

Sometimes as a student, you can be affected by environmental stresses or personal difficulties. That's why University College Birmingham has a free and confidential Health and Wellbeing Service, open to everyone.

This service seeks to encourage and promote positive mental health and healthy lifestyles. Our dedicated team is on hand to help you manage any concerns or difficulties you may have.

For more information about the health and wellbeing support on offer at University College Birmingham, including how to access the service and what help is available, take a look at our health and wellbeing booklet.

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Mental health and wellbeing service

Our mental health and wellbeing service is here to help you access whatever support and information you may need. Your first appointment regarding mental health and wellbeing will involve an initial assessment with a member of our team.

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Nurse and medical services

Our Nursing Service is on hand to help with various medical needs you may have while you are studying with us, from treatment of minor injuries to health checks and advice.

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Disability and neurodiversity services

Whether you are currently studying at University College Birmingham or are considering applying to join us, you can tell us about your circumstances at any point.

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Support resources

Our health and wellbeing team have produced a list of resources, including self-help information and signposting to a range of local and national services.

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Supporting a friend or family member

If you're concerned about the mental health of a family member or friend, here is some useful information and resources so you can help them get the support they need.

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"The health and wellbeing team are so influential, supportive and kind. I'm so happy to attend this college knowing there are people I can talk to about anything and not having to worry all by myself."

Cyhera McKenzie Health and Social Care Level 3

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We are a proud member of Student Minds' University Mental Health Charter. This shows our commitment to supporting the mental health of our community and proactively creating an environment to promote wellbeing. Institutions who sign up to the charter have a shared goal of ensuring that no student is held back by their mental health. 

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