Wellbeing Wednesday – Winter in Newcastle
Wellbeing Wednesday
Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update. We hope you are safe and well.
Each Wednesday (during term time) we will post a staff blog highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university to allow staff to pass on the information to students.
As Wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental wellbeing we also wanted to highlight some of the measures in place to protect your physical health when you are on campus in the Business School. These help us to keep the campus tidy and make it easier for facilities staff to clean:
- Please do not eat in lecture theatres
- Please ensure that you are recycling waste correctly and using the correct bins, especially not putting food waste into the bins in toilets
- Please ensure that you wear a face covering when moving around the Business School to protect yourself and others
Wellbeing Support for Business School Students
The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:
- Lisa Kirton- Counsellor/ Therapist
- Emer McConnell- Mental Health Adviser
They are available to provide support for students all year round. They can be contacted via NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk
Each Wednesday (during term time) we will send you an email highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university. As well as providing a reminder about the support available each week, we will also shine a spotlight on a different university support service.
Get in touch: If you want an informal chat with our wellbeing team, please email NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk and they will be able to sign post you to what support is available.
Other Sources of Support: Our Student and Staff Wellbeing Service work with local and national organisations to support you and help you maximise your academic potential and gain the most from your time here at Newcastle.
Student Support Plans: If you disclose a long-term mental health condition, supported by recent medical evidence, you may be able to access reasonable adjustments and support to help you engage in your studies. Students who have an on-going mental health condition or disability can access a Student Support Plan: specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk or disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk.
Mental Health Advisor: If you feel you may require support with a mental health issue, you can request an individual assessment appointment: mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk.
Drop-In Support: Drop-in slots are one off appointments if you are wanting to discuss a particular issue. These are for situations where you do not need a regular appointment but may want to speak to someone about an issue impacting upon your health and wellbeing please contact: sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk.
This service allows you to meet with our Therapist, Lisa to discuss any issue that may be affecting you but where you don’t feel you need a more regular appointment and some advice may help. Lisa can provide counselling for students who may be struggling with life concerns which cause unmanageable emotional or psychological distress. She can also help students to get the most from their university experience and maximise their academic success by providing time focussed counselling. This service is available to all students, to those with and without medical evidence.
Wellbeing Workshops: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep: Wellbeing Workshops – Student and Staff Wellbeing – Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk) For more information about wellbeing support and services at Newcastle University visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/
Urgent Wellbeing Support: For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 – 17:00 Monday-Friday) please use the Wellbeing Consultancy service: wellbeingconsultancy@ncl.ac.uk. For out of hours help, please call University Security: 0191 208 6817 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Report + Support: We are committed to providing a positive experience for our students and colleagues and believe that abusive behaviours are never acceptable. Our online Report and Support tool enables anyone to report concerns anonymously, make a formal complaint and/ or receive support. You can read more at https://reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk/
As Wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental wellbeing we also wanted to highlight some of the measures in place to protect your physical health when you are on campus in the Business School. These help us to keep the campus tidy and make it easier for facilities staff to clean:
- Please do not eat in lecture theatres
- Please ensure that you are recycling waste correctly and using the correct bins, especially not putting food waste into the bins in toilets
- Please ensure that you wear a face covering when moving around the Business School to protect yourself and others
Spotlight on…Winter in Newcastle
Find out what’s happening in December and the Winter break – there’s lots to keep you occupied!
University & NUSU Events
Throughout December and the Winter Break we offer fun activities from a range of University services for all students to take part in. Taking part is a fantastic way to meet other students during a time when the University will be closed, and many students will be away. The events will be a mixture of online and in person.
More information and the schedule of events is available on our Winter 2021 University Events and Activities page.
Local Events
Experience Winter in the North East by taking part in local events. Over the Winter Break there is lots of fantastic opportunities to take part in, here are just a few:
- Ice-skating at Centre of Life (13/11/21 – 9/1/22)
- Christmas Films at the Tyneside Cinema (01/12/21 – 26/12/21)
- Hadrian’s Tipi at Stack (01/12/21 – 15/1/22)
- Newcastle Christmas Market (02/12/21 – 24/12/21)
- New Year’s Even Fireworks (31/12/21 – 18:00 & 23.45)
- Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime at the Theatre Royal (23/11/21 – 09/01/22)
More information about local events can be found on our Winter 2021 Local Events page.
Support your health and wellbeing
Campus is quiet over the Winter Break, due to a number of University closure days but support is still available should you need it. Find out more about the support available over the Winter Break on our Winter Break Support page.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering opportunities are available through NUSU Go Volunteer. Please visit https://www.nusu.co.uk/volunteering/events/ to learn more about current opportunities and how to get involved. Go Volunteer also provides opportunities within the community, all of which are for good causes; for more information, please visit: https://www.nusu.co.uk/news/article/6520/Christmas-Volunteering-Opportunities-2021/