Student Wellbeing Officers

Student Wellbeing Officers  are available Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. The Student Wellbeing Officers are friendly, supportive staff who can help you deal with any personal issues that may arise. As well as offering confidential support, they can also help you find sources of advice and support from outside the University, including counselling, mental health and sexual health services. 

Wellbeing Drop-Ins

Wellbeing drop-ins take place from 1-2pm each weekday at the Student Wellbeing Office in the Richardson Building on Digby Stuart campus. There is also a further drop-in from 5-6pm every Tuesday. The drop-in sessions are available to all students, especially if you need urgent wellbeing support and/or have not received a reply from your Student Wellbeing Officer within 48 hours.

Wellbeing Activities & Events

• Wellbeing Hour takes place every Thursday from 1-2pm in various campus locations.
• Wellbeing Yoga takes place every Mondays throughout the year (excluding Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure) at 6:30pm in Digby Chapel.
• Community Lunch takes place every Tuesday from 12:30-1:30pm at The Base (Digby Stuart College). All students are welcome to attend – it’s a great way to meet with fellow students and staff and enjoy some delicious food including garlic breads, cheeses, vegan soups and salads for a suggested donation of £2.
• Tea and Toast afternoons provide a chance to relax at the end of the week and meet other students over some light refreshments. Every Thursday from 4pm in the Well, Southlands.

LGBTQ+ Drop-Ins

There is a drop-in for LGBTQ+ students from 12–1pm on Wednesdays in the Roehampton Students’ Union. Pop by to the drop-in to get support with issues around gender and sexuality, including coming out, family issues, etc or to gain some general wellbeing support for feelings such as loneliness, low mood, stress and anxiety.

Anonymous Support

Anonymous support is available for all students. If you would like to speak to the Wellbeing Team but remain anonymous, please complete the online form on the student portal.

College President, Deputy President & College Life Development Officer

College Presidents, Deputy Presidents and College Life Development Officers are available during work hours to all students for general advice, support and signposting to services.

Chaplains

Chaplains are available during work hours for all students, to provide pastoral care, advice and guidance, as well as signposting to wider University and local services.

On-campus Security

On-campus security is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency please call (020 8392) 3333 or in a non-emergency please call (020 8392) 3140.

College Wardens

If you are a student living on campus, you can access support out of hours from our College Warden Team. College Wardens offer confidential wellbeing support between 6pm and 8am Monday – Friday and all day throughout the weekend. To contact a College Warden, please call Security on (020 8392) 3140 and ask for a warden.

Flat Reps

If you live on campus, you will be supported by a flat rep, who will live either in your flat or nearby. They make sure all of our students live in a secure, supportive environment and are available throughout the tenancy of a residence. This includes out of hours and at weekends.

External Support

There’s lots of external wellbeing support available to all students. In case of an emergency, please call public services available e.g. police/ambulance.

For more in-depth information about the support available to you, including any internal and external contact details you may need, please head to the Student Support section of the student portal here.