Health and welfare
As a leading university, we are committed to providing facilities and resources to support your learning by providing a comprehensive network of services. This network ensures that professional staff are always on hand to help you tackle issues as they arise during your time at the University.
Our support services include providing help with everything from financial and health issues, to childcare. A sample of some of the key University services are listed below and more information can be found by clicking on the relevant website.
University Health Service
- Provides medical services for students and their families who are eligible for National Health Service care
- International students who are pursuing a full-time course are also able to register with the NHS during their studies
- Specialist advice available from visiting consultants
- Free in-patient care available during term time for students who have joined the In-Patient Unit scheme
- Patients can consult same-sex doctors
Contact
Tel: +44 (0)115 846 8888
Web:
Cripps Health Centre
Cripps Dental Centre
- Offers services under the National Health Service for students and their families
- International students who are pursuing a full-time course are also able to register for dental care
Contact
Tel: +44 (0)115 950 6781/951 3099
Web:
Cripps Dental Centre
Student services
- Provides practical support and advice on a range of welfare matters
- General advice about finances, Council Tax exemption, and other matters
- Students can apply for various hardship funds through the office
Contact
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 3710
Email: ssc@nottingham.ac.uk
Web:
Student Services
University Counselling Service
This free, confidential service is available to all students and staff. The service is based in the Trent Building, University Park Campus and is also available in the School of Nursing at Boston, Derby, Lincoln, Mansfield and Nottingham, and at the Sutton Bonington Campus.
Contact
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 3695
Email: counselling.service@nottingham.ac.uk
Web:
Counselling
Childcare
Services are available for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years and include three day-care facilities, a holiday playscheme and a toy library.
Contact
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 5222
Email: childcareservices@nottingham.ac.uk
Web:
Child Care
The Student Advice Centre
- Students' Union service providing advice and information on a wide range of issues affecting students, including finance, housing and course-related problems
- Confidential and impartial service
Contact
Tel: +44 (0)115 935 1142
Fax: +44 (0)115 935 1101
Email: student-advice-centre@nottingham.ac.uk
The University Chaplaincy
- Chaplains from five Christian denominations
- Full-time international student chaplain
- Regular services
- Students are welcome to visit Chaplaincy offices on campus to talk over any concerns
Details of advisors for members of other faiths are available
Contact
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 3930
Email: chaplains@nottingham.ac.uk
Web: Chaplains
Academic support
- General study support to students who wish to develop their academic strategies and writing skills
- Specific services for dyslexic students
- Support for students with other disabilities
- Working with staff in departments and other services: liaising on behalf of students; providing study induction sessions; and providing information and awareness about disability
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 3710
Email: ssc@nottingham.ac.uk
Web: Academic Support