Personal support and wellbeing We are a friendly and caring place, here to offer you all the support you need to get the best out of life at university. University life is packed full of exciting opportunities and new adventures to be had, but it can also be quite daunting. After all, this is the first time many of you will have lived independently and away from established support networks. To enable you to make the most of your time here and to support your transition to independent life, we have a variety of supportive teams and initiatives in place to assist you in making your new life just that little bit easier.
Disability and Dyslexia Services We know that disabilities can create particular challenges and our Disability and Dyslexia Services team is committed to removing any barriers that may prevent you from achieving your academic potential or enjoying student life to the full. This team is your first port of call and can help you in a variety of ways.
Student finance and funding Managing finances can also be a challenging part of being a student so we provide advice and guidance on a variety of financial matters including student loans, banking , budgeting and support through the study support grant. Get in touch with our Financial Wellbeing team for more information, via the webpage below.
Childcare The children of students are given priority on available places at a nearby independent nursery. For further details about childcare in the local area visit surreycc.gov.uk
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Student health and wellbeing Your days spent at university are likely to be some of the best in your life but there may be times when things don’t quite go to plan. You might need to talk to someone about your workload, health, stress, anxiety or your overall wellbeing. When life gets derailed we have several services on campus to help you get back on track. In the first instance, we encourage all our students to seek help and advice as soon as possible by contacting our Student Wellbeing team, who will assist you or refer you on to our other student advisory and wellbeing teams. All our students have free access to professionally-trained counsellors for emotional support and guidance. Personal support is also provided through our Multi-faith Chaplaincy and SU faith societies. If medical help is needed, the on-campus NHS GP surgery offers year-round routine medical support to all registered students. We also have a range of practical and therapeutic mental health support from specialist staff.
Diversity and inclusivity Royal Holloway is a close and supportive community and we are proud of our diversity and inclusivity. We have a zero tolerance approach to any form of bullying and harassment. We are also an NUS Alcohol Impact accredited institution and are committed to providing a range of inclusive activities.
