The Welfare Tutor reports back to the Personal Tutor. Inevitably, some consultations are more lengthy than others and many recur. This is often due less to the severity of the problem than to the student's inability to cope with it. It also provides a workshop programme for first year students which focuses on effective learning skills, stress management, assertiveness, communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced professional help is available on a wide range of welfare matters, including grants, loans, Access Funds, money management, housing problems, benefits, health etc.
All interviews are completely confidential.
The Departmental Welfare Officer works in liaison with the Student Support and Counselling Service. The University Medical Practice is located on Pritchatts Road, opposite the North Car Park and provides general medical services, including dental care for students and staff. Twenty-four hour nursing cover is provided and the doctors are on call when necessary. Some students might prefer help of a more spiritual kind. Situated in St Francis Hall, beside the Guild, the Chaplaincy offers services to students from most faiths.