STUDENT SUPPORT Throughout your degree you’ll have access to our Student Support team, offering you practical and confidential advice and support. Student Information Desk (SiD) Located on every campus, our Student Information Desks act as your gateway to all student services at Bedfordshire. You can also access SiD online 24/7 to update and log enquiries, or search our FAQ’s. For more information visit: beds.ac.uk/sid
Student money advice Our money advice team are available to provide you with general advice on budgeting, and direct you to alternative sources of funding that may be available. Community and faith All students are welcome to join our exciting programme of activities or access our confidential, personal and spiritual support - whether you are a person of faith or not.
Student Engagement and Mitigation (SEAM) Our advisers can provide confidential and impartial advice on academic, personal and health issues, and can support you if you have any extenuating circumstances throughout your studies.
University Police Liaison The University’s Police Liaison Officer provides crime prevention and safety advice, as well as promoting volunteering and employment opportunities within the police force.
Disability support Our disability support team can assist you if you are affected by a disability, a long-term medical condition, or a specific learning disability.
International support We have a dedicated International Office based at our Luton campus, which offers support to all of our international students, across all of our campuses.
Counselling service We provide professional, confidential counselling for students experiencing problems of a personal or emotional nature that may be interfering with their academic work and life.
Registering with a doctor’s surgery You will need to register with a local doctor when you join us; we recommend you do this during your induction week.
Mental Health We offer personal support to students experiencing mental health difficulties, as well as support for students returning to study after a period of illness.
For more information about any of our support services visit: www.beds.ac.uk/studentsupport
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