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Health & wellbeing support

Search our wide range of free and confidential support services, information and resources using the filters below. If you're not sure where to start or who to get in touch with, contact AskBU. For urgent health and wellbeing support, visit our dedicated webpage. 

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5 steps to wellbeing

Evidence suggests that putting these five steps into practice could improve your mental health and wellbeing. 

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Alcohol and drugs

Find useful information about the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs, and the support available to you.

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Bereavement

If you have experienced the death of someone close to you, please read about the support available to you, both at BU and externally.

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Bournemouth Police

How to contact the police if you need to report an urgent, or non-urgent, matter.

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Can I get financial support?

From funding and tuition fees to budgeting we can help with your finance queries. 

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CareersBU support

Careers advice and job hunting support is available throughout your time at BU and after you graduate. 

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Connection

Connection is a free, 24/7 helpline providing mental health advice and support for all ages.

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Depression

Life is full of ups and downs and university can bring additional pressures which can affect you in different ways. Sometimes this can develop into depression, which is a common, but serious, mental health condition. Find out how to spot the signs and where to get help.

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Diabetes awareness

Being away from home and managing a medical condition like diabetes along with university life can be hard. But there is support available at BU and in the local community.

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Disability & Additional Learning Support (ALS)

The team is available to all BU students throughout their time at university. Providing information, advice and guidance to support students with disabilities.

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Eating disorders

Get information about what an eating disorder is, the different types of eating disorders, and the support available at BU and externally.

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Exceptional circumstances

If you are worried that your circumstances could affect your assessments, you should tell us as soon as possible, rather than waiting for your results.

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Feeling unwell?

If you are feeling unwell, find out what support is available for you.

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Gambling and gaming awareness

Tips on what you can do to protect yourself and assistance if you feel that you're in need of additional support.

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Homesickness

Feeling homesick at uni is really common; find out what can cause it and the best ways of dealing with it.

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Living in student accommodation

Find out what you need to know about living in student accommodation including contracts, keys, bills, bins, security, maintenance, neighbours and more.

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Medical Centre

The BU Medical Centre is based at Talbot House, on Talbot Campus, and is open to all BU students - offering a full range of medical services and health advice.

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Pregnancy

Information on pregnancy and advice on what to do if you think you are pregnant.

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Relationships

Support on a range of relationship issues and how to cope.

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Report an accident or incident

Let us know about any accident, incident or near miss on campus by using our online form.

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ResLifeBU Wellness tips

Try our ResLifeBU wellbeing videos

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Safety and personal security

Our security team and on-site CCTV cameras ensure that our campuses are a safe space for students, staff and visitors. 

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Samaritans

If you're having a difficult time, struggling with everyday life, or are worried about someone else, the Samaritans can help you.

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Sexual health

Find out where you can access free contraception and STI tests, contact details for sexual health clinics, and how to stay safe in relationships, both in-person and online.

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Social media support

Take back control of your use of social media and help improve your wellbeing; read our useful tips to get you started.

Student Assistance Programme

Student Assistance Programme

A free 24-hour confidential helpline and digital resource to support BU students with personal or student-related problems.

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Student Minds

Student Minds is a student mental health charity that empowers students to care for their mental wellbeing.

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Student Wellbeing service

Our Student Wellbeing service is a free, confidential, specialist service designed to help students who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or low mood. 

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Understanding anxiety

Discover how to recognise anxiety, ways to manage it and what support is available. 

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Urgent medical and wellbeing support

Find out how you can get urgent help online, by phone, or in person, 24/7.

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Wellbeing resources

No matter your concern, we are here to help you. Check our comprehensive list of BU support services, as well as local and national agencies and charities, to help find the right support for you.

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