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Health, Personal and Safety


Health, personal and safety problems can vary widely and can affect anyone at anytime. You may only need help with something temporarily or need a referral or more information if it involves something more complex or long term. The Student Advice Centre offers advice and guidance on various health and personal issues however, if we are unable to help you we have a wide referral network in place. In all cases you can approach us in an environment of confidentiality.

Health and Wellbeing

It is very important that you register with a General Medical Practices (GP) when you first arrive at Newcastle University as well as finding a dentist, a comprehensive list of GPs and Dentists as well as other service the NHS offer can be found on the NHS Choices website

The A&E department is now located at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI). In an emergency, go to A&E or call 999.

The Student Advice Centre also stock supply of the NHS HC1 forms claim for help with health costs.

The Student Wellbeing service at Newcastle University is comprised of the chaplaincy, counselling, mental health support and disability support (including Dyslexia) and offer support on these issues -

If you require pregnancy, contraception and sexual health advice the the Student Advice Centre facilitate a sexual health drop-in every Monday 11am to 1pm during term-time run by WEYES. Sexual health information and advice is also available from your GP as well as the Contraception and Sexual Health Service. 

Silent Issues

These issues don't go away by ignoring them!

If you are the victim of rape, please contact the Rape Crisis Centre.

Many people suffer from eating disorders which can cause distress for the individual but also the people around them. The Eating Disorder Service can provide help and advice.

The terrible and 'invisible' issue of domestic violence is usually an unspoken issue but all the same it is a very real trauma for people. Domestic violence can be the root cause of other issues as a consequence. Domestic violence can affect all ages, sexualities, cultures and religions.

If you need someone to talk to then Newcastle University Students' Union offer services such as Nightline and the Student Advice Centre. The Student Advice Centre also facilitates a victim support drop-in every other Friday term time only run by Victim Support.

External organisations also include The Samaritans

 Depression and Bereavement

Some students find the pressure of being away from home too much to handle and encounter depression, some students encounter the distress of bereavement for the first time also.Help and support is available from Student Wellbeing, the Student Advice Centre and also your Student Welfare and Equality Officer Katy Hargreaves. Students Against Depression also provide a listening ear and offer advice, Cruse Bereavement Care also provide a listening ear.

 Safety

If you are an international student you are in unfamiliar surroundings and are a potential target to people who may want to take advantage. The British Council have a publication called 'Safety First - A Personal Safety Guide for International Students' that provides useful information.

Possibly one of the more challenging aspects of coming to study in a different country is the cultural differences. This can be a dramatic shock to some students and can affect you significantly. This will ease with time but if you find this too much to bear then please seek help.

The Student Advice Centre can offer advice and guidance as does the Student Wellbeing service at Kings Gate. The Student Advice Centre also facilitates a crime prevention drop-in and a victim support drop-in every Monday 10am - 12pm term-time only. These provide students with advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime and offering support and guidance.