Health, wellbeing, and support guides
A list of our health, wellbeing, and support guides
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
