The Welfare Officer is there to help with any questions, worries or concerns, and to generally ensure that everyone feels safe and comfortable within the society. If anything is bothering you, the Welfare Officer is the first person you can contact for a listening ear, support, and guidance.

The Welfare Officer also holds wellbeing social events to help you relax, destress, and have fun! These include games nights, crafts, film nights and wellbeing walks. University can sometimes be overwhelming or stressful, so the Welfare Officer is there to help you take care of yourself, and look out for others around you.

Here are some useful links and helplines if you’re looking for information, advice, or support:

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
• https://www.mind.org.uk/
• https://nightline.ac.uk/
• https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/
• Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or Text “YM” if you’re under 19
• Call 116 123 for the Samaritans