Programme handbook

Health and Wellbeing
You deserve to feel your best! There are lots of factors that might affect your general wellbeing while at University – from study pressures and relationship issues to how much you exercise. Some of these will be easier to manage than others, but there are opportunities and support available that can help to minimise stress and make sure you’re feeling good emotionally, psychologically and physically.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/students/health-and-wellbeing

https://www.ed.ac.uk/students/health-and-wellbeing/health-services

Things not going well?
If you’re experiencing personal difficulties that are affecting your emotional, physical or psychological wellbeing, it’s important to know that you are not alone. There are lots of people here to help you and provide the support you need. You may want to speak to a professional about what is happening or simply find out some information about how to manage certain situations.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/students/health-and-wellbeing/mental-wellbeing

https://www.ed.ac.uk/students/health-and-wellbeing/support-in-a-crisis

The Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy is a safe and welcoming space for people of all faiths and none. Our team covers a wide variety of beliefs, including Humanism, Daoism, Paganism and all major world religions. You don’t have to be religious or spiritual to attend events at the Chaplaincy or use our services. All are welcome. To find out more about the Chaplaincy go to their web site at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Information about the Chaplain and the Chaplaincy Team is at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy/about/staff-and-team

telephone: +44 (0)131 650 2595
email: chaplaincy@ed.ac.uk

Student Counselling Service
We aim to support you to make the most of your student experience at the University of Edinburgh.  We do this by offering a wide range of supports including instant access self-help resources, drop-in presentation workshops, short term counselling and consultation.

You can find further information on how to access the Service and what counselling can offer at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling

Online distance learners

When you embark on further studies at a distance you are able to contact your tutors regarding all issues relating to your course. However the pressures of study on top of an already busy life can bring unexpected stresses or other personal issues arise which you may not wish to discuss with your tutor. Sometimes it can be helpful to talk in confidence to a counsellor.

Email counselling is available to you wherever you live while undertaking your studies.  Further information on the email counselling service, confidentiality and suitability: https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling/services/email-counselling

Telephone: 44 (0) 131 650 4170
Email: student.counselling@ed.ac.uk 

Student Disability Service
The Student Disability Service is a service which supports disabled students. Our main focus is providing advice and support. We support students with dyslexia, mental health issues and students on the autistic spectrum, as well as those who have physical and sensory impairments. We also work with the rest of the University to improve access in the widest sense.

If you think you are eligible for adaptations, adjustments to teaching, assessment practice, or personal assistance, it is essential that you contact the Student Disability Service as soon as possible if you have not done so already.

The Service is keen to offer support in a flexible way in order to meet the needs of all students, including distance learners. Arrangements here may be different from those you already have, so an early consultation is essential.

Student Disability Service
Telephone: 0131 650 6828
Email: disability.service@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service

Contact Disability Support about additional funding, disability legislation and policy, building access and additional arrangements for exams. http://www.ed.ac.uk/students/academic-life/disability-support

Health and Safety
The University has a duty, so far as reasonably practicable, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees and students while at work, and the safety of all authorised visitors and members of the public entering the precincts of the University.  The University Health and Safety Policy is issued upon the authority of the University Court and contains the Health and Safety Policy statement and summary of the organisation and arrangements of health and safety within the University.  The successful implementation of the University Policy requires the support and co-operation of all employees and students – no person shall intentionally interfere with, or misuse anything provided by the University in the interest of health, safety or welfare.

The University Health and Safety Policy

The University Health and Safety Policy is supported by a Framework documents published in two parts on the Organisation and Arrangements of health and safety within the University. Individuals are required to comply with any procedure or arrangements formulated under the authority of this Policy. Any questions or problems about matters of health and safety can be taken up initially with the School Safety Advisor. Further guidance on health and safety matters, including contact details for all professional staff within the corporate Health and Safety department, can be found on the Health and Safety website at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/health-safety/

Sport and Exercise
The University of Edinburgh’s superb sport and exercise facilities are ranked among the very best in the UK. Sport & Exercise caters to a diverse range of users from occasional exercisers to international athletes and is split into four distinct units; the Pleasance sports centre, FASIC physiotherapy, Peffermill playing fields and Firbush outdoor centre.

The Pleasance complex houses two multi-purpose sports halls, catering for a diverse range of indoor sports - everything from badminton to ultimate frisbee.

More information can be found at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise