Health & wellbeing support

We have lots of support teams who can help with any academic issues you may be having.

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

AskBU is your one-stop-shop for student enquiries - you can contact us by email and phone, or drop in to see us at Talbot or Lansdowne Campus - we're open during term-time and vacations.

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

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

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a leading movement against suicide offering free, confidential support.

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

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

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

Counselling & Wellbeing provide a free, confidential, specialist service designed to help students who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or low mood. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

A multi-faith chaplaincy providing spiritual support and care for students of all backgrounds, whether you have faith or not.

We can provide financial support and money advice while you're studying at BU.

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

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by a hate crime or incident find out what support and advice is available and how to report this.

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

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

Whether you're looking for academic, personal, financial or career support - find out how we can help.

Check out our tips to help you to budget for your food shopping – ensuring you eat healthily will give your studies a boost.

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.

Specialist mental health advisers provide one-to-one support to help students address barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Find out what financial support is available at BU and how we can help if you're struggling.

NHS 111 is a free, 24-hour service, available online and over the phone when you need urgent medical advice. 

Offering confidential suicide prevention advice for young people.

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

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

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

Try our ResLifeBU wellbeing videos

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

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

Read our advice on staying safe from common financial scams circulating via email, phone and social media.

Find out about the support and advice available and how to report an incident if you, or someone you know, has been affected by sexual assault or harassment.

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.

Read our tips on how to be savvy when spending your money on rent, entertainment, clothes, sport and food.

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

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

Free independent and confidential advice on housing, money and personal matters offered by BU Students' Union. 

If you are thinking about interrupting your course, changing your mode of study, or leaving BU we can provide advice and guidance for you.

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

On Talbot Campus, the University Front Room provides a safe space if you feel that you are struggling to cope and need help. You don't need an appointment; just pop in and talk to one of our friendly team.

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

A team of BU staff provides an out-of-hours service for welfare and wellbeing issues. 

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.

Find out what repeating a unit means and what you need to take into consideration.