{"id":12823,"date":"2021-12-15T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T09:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/?p=12823"},"modified":"2021-12-14T16:09:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T16:09:57","slug":"wellbeing-wednesday-winter-in-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.ncl.ac.uk\/nubsstaffblog\/2021\/12\/15\/wellbeing-wednesday-winter-in-newcastle\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing Wednesday &#8211; Winter in Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Wellbeing Wednesday<\/h3>\n<p>Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update.\u00a0 We hope you are safe and well.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><em>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:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Please do not eat in lecture theatres<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Please ensure that you are recycling waste correctly and using the correct bins, especially not putting food waste into the bins in toilets<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Please ensure that you wear a face covering when moving around the Business School to protect yourself and others<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Wellbeing Support for Business School Students<\/h3>\n<p>The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lisa Kirton- Counsellor\/ Therapist<\/li>\n<li>Emer McConnell- Mental Health Adviser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They are available to provide support for students all year round.\u00a0 They can be contacted via\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk\">NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get in touch:<\/strong>\u00a0 If you want an informal chat with our wellbeing team, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk\">NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0and they will be able to sign post you to what support is available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Sources of Support:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Our 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Support Plans<\/strong>: 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:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk\">specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk\">disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health Advisor:<\/strong>\u00a0If you feel you may require support with a mental health issue, you can request an individual assessment appointment:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk\">mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drop-In Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Drop-in slots are one off appointments if you are wanting to discuss a particular issue.\u00a0 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:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk\">sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This service allows you to meet with our Therapist, Lisa to discuss any issue that may be affecting you but where you don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellbeing Workshops<\/strong>: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/newseventsandprojects\/workshops\/\">Wellbeing Workshops \u2013 Student and Staff Wellbeing \u2013 Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk)<\/a>\u00a0For more information about wellbeing support and services at Newcastle University visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/\">https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Urgent Wellbeing Support:<\/strong>\u00a0For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 \u2013 17:00 Monday-Friday) please use the Wellbeing Consultancy service:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wellbeingconsultancy@ncl.ac.uk\">wellbeingconsultancy@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>. For out of hours help, please call University Security: 0191 208 6817 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Report + Support:<\/strong>\u00a0We 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk\/\">https:\/\/reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>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:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Please do not eat in lecture theatres<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Please ensure that you are recycling waste correctly and using the correct bins, especially not putting food waste into the bins in toilets<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Please ensure that you wear a face covering when moving around the Business School to protect yourself and others<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Spotlight on\u2026Winter in Newcastle<\/h3>\n<p>Find out what\u2019s happening in December and the Winter break \u2013 there\u2019s lots to keep you occupied!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>University &amp; NUSU Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>More information and the schedule of events is available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/studentservices\/eventsandprojects\/winterinnewcastle\/winter2021universityeventsandactivities\/\">Winter 2021 University Events and Activities<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Local Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ice-skating at Centre of Life (13\/11\/21 \u2013 9\/1\/22)<\/li>\n<li>Christmas Films at the Tyneside Cinema (01\/12\/21 \u2013 26\/12\/21)<\/li>\n<li>Hadrian\u2019s Tipi at Stack (01\/12\/21 \u2013 15\/1\/22)<\/li>\n<li>Newcastle Christmas Market (02\/12\/21 \u2013 24\/12\/21)<\/li>\n<li>New Year\u2019s Even Fireworks (31\/12\/21 \u2013 18:00 &amp; 23.45)<\/li>\n<li>Snow White &amp; the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime at the Theatre Royal (23\/11\/21 \u2013 09\/01\/22)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information about local events can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/studentservices\/eventsandprojects\/winterinnewcastle\/winter2021localevents\/\">Winter 2021 Local Events<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support your health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Campus is quiet over the Winter Break, due to a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/regulations\/docs\/term-dates\/#closuredates\">University closure days<\/a> but support is still available should you need it. Find out more about the support available over the Winter Break on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/studentservices\/eventsandprojects\/winterinnewcastle\/winterbreaksupport\/\">Winter Break Support<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteering Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Volunteering opportunities are available through NUSU Go Volunteer. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/volunteering\/events\/\">https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/volunteering\/events\/<\/a>\u00a0 to\u00a0 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/news\/article\/6520\/Christmas-Volunteering-Opportunities-2021\/\">https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/news\/article\/6520\/Christmas-Volunteering-Opportunities-2021\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wellbeing Wednesday Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update.\u00a0 We hope you are safe and well. 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