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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM @UCBofficial

LOOKING AFTER YOU We want to help you get the most out of your time with us. HEALTH AND WELLBEING: OUR TOP PRIORITY

Good health and wellbeing are crucial for productive study and our free and confidential health and wellbeing team is here for you. We encourage healthy lifestyles and positive mental health, which includes helping you with any study stresses and personal difficulties. It can happen to us all. SOME OF THE WAYS WE ARE HERE FOR YOU: • Nurse and medical service • Counselling (by appointment) • Mental health and wellbeing advice • Mentoring and wellbeing scheme (open door policy) • Wellbeing workshops and self-help resources OPEN DOOR POLICY The wellbeing team offers a central point of contact and an open door policy for all students. You may need support or advice for academic matters or financial issues. Perhaps you are struggling with a personal situation or something that is a barrier to studying. Whatever you need, don't be afraid to come to us for help. “Our main priority is to ensure you have the best experience you can have at University College Birmingham. This means supporting you through difficult situations so you have the best opportunity to excel.” Lance White Wellbeing Officer

PLEASE COME AND TALK TO US ABOUT ANY PROBLEMS, BIG OR SMALL. ucb.ac.uk/health-wellbeing

#UCBACTIVE Exercise is key to good mental health and we hold #UCBACTIVE events as part of our drive to encourage everyone on campus to be more active. Sessions are free and led by sports students who are qualified fitness instructors. Everyone is welcome, from gym novices and rookie runners to more advanced exercise enthusiasts.

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