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Your Wellbeing at BU

Chaplaincy

Whatever your ethnic background, and whatever faith you do or don't follow, we offer an open door policy, providing a spiritual meeting place with pastoral care and support.

The Chaplains are available to discuss concerns about life and spirituality or to assist you with personal or professional problems. All discussions are kept in the strictest confidence. The Chaplaincy is located in Talbot House where there is a quiet room and an Islamic prayer room for staff along with free refreshments. There is also an office and prayer room in Bournemouth House. The Chaplains can be reached as follows:

Day time tel. 01202 965383, After-hours - 07894 598915

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/chaplaincy

 

Staff Counselling

If you feel you are experiencing difficulties at work or at home, BU provides a free, confidential and impartial counselling service for staff.

Based off-campus, the service is provided by a qualified psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. The scheme is completely independent of the University and total confidentiality is assured. The University is not informed of members of staff who choose to access this service.

Up to six counselling sessions are available to any member of staff who feels they could benefit from working with a therapist on issues affecting their quality of life. If you feel that you could benefit from this service please contact:

Nigel Wallace-Smith
Telephone: 01202 738052 (24 hour answerphone service)
Email: bmtherapy@aol.com

 

Peer Support Service

A service provided for staff by Chaplaincy and the Staff Well-Being & Occupational Health Adviser.

At a time of change:

  • Uncertainty
  • Stress
  • Fear
  • Isolation
  • Hope
  • Unsure who to talk to

Peer Support offers all staff:

  • A listening ear
  • Confidential support
  • Correspondence via e-mail
  • One to one
  • Small groups
  • A chance to meet – on/off campus

Bill Merrington
Senior Chaplain
Adviser
Tel: 01202 965383
Mobile: 07894 598915
Email: bmerrington@bournemouth.ac.uk

Clarice Wickenden
Staff Well-Being & Occupational Health Adviser
Tel: 01202 961131
Email: cwickenden@bournemouth.ac.uk

 

Medical Centre

The Student Medical Practise is located in Talbot House and is available to students only.

Student Medical Centre Webpage

The Student Medical Practise is staff by GPs from Talbot Medical Centre. If staff live in the local area they may abe able to register with this GP practise on Kinson Road.

Talbot Medical Centre Website

 


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