Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update.\u00a0 We hope you are safe and well.<\/p>\n
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
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The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:<\/p>\n
They are available to provide support for students all year round.\u00a0 They can be contacted via\u00a0NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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>\n Get in touch:<\/strong>\u00a0 If you want an informal chat with our wellbeing team, please email\u00a0NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0and they will be able to sign post you to what support is available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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>\n 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:\u00a0specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mental Health Advisor:<\/strong>\u00a0If you feel you may require support with a mental health issue, you can request an individual assessment appointment:\u00a0mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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:\u00a0sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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>\n Wellbeing Workshops<\/strong>: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep:\u00a0Wellbeing 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:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Urgent Wellbeing Support:<\/strong>\u00a0For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 \u2013 17:00 Monday-Friday) please use the Wellbeing Consultancy service:\u00a0wellbeingconsultancy@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>\n 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\u00a0https:\/\/reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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 <\/p>\n Go Volunteer<\/a> is a department within the Student\u2019s Union that offers a diverse range of in-person and remote volunteering opportunities to fit around your university timetable and other commitments. Whether you want to develop skills in an area relevant to your desired career, work on your personal develop, or just lend a helping hand in the local community, the Go Volunteer Team can help you to find your perfect volunteering opportunity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The \u2018Doing Good Is Good For You\u2019<\/a> study in 2013 found that volunteers feel physically, emotionally and mentally happier than non-volunteers. Feelings of fulfilment and pride, as well as increased self-esteem and sense of purpose, are just some of the reported benefits by volunteers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cDespite volunteering essentially meaning \u2018to do something for free\u2019, I have felt that you definitely receive more than you put in. The experiences I have gained through my voluntary work has helped me land a graduate role I\u2019m proud of\u201d Megan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWhilst it\u2019s not always been easy (nothing that\u2019s worth it ever is), it has improved my mental health, given me opportunities to develop my skillset and helped me to meet some fantastic people\u201d Fabian.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cNot only are you helping vulnerable people and making a change but is also rewarding and can potentially be a springboard to the future you want to progress into\u201d Elle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cVolunteering not only gives you a sense of fulfilment but also makes you more employable in an ever competitive world\u201d Meg.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Below is a few of the current volunteering opportunities:<\/p>\n For more opportunities, please visit https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/volunteering\/govolunteer\/#projects<\/a><\/p>\n Volunteers help to make the world a better place. By giving up their time, whether it be for a one-off or a longer-term commitment, volunteers undoubtedly change lives, including their own. So why not start your volunteering journey today by visiting https:\/\/www.nusu.co.uk\/volunteering\/govolunteer\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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Spotlight on\u2026Volunteering<\/h3>\n
Volunteering and wellbeing<\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s what some of our volunteers have to say<\/h3>\n
Current volunteering opportunities<\/h3>\n
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