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
\u00a31 Breakfast and Lunch!<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of an affordable meal trial, students will be able to purchase the following value options for \u00a31 between the 5th<\/sup>-16th<\/sup> December;<\/p>\n There is limited availability each day and you must remember to bring your student card to avail of this offer.<\/p>\n The student Welfare and Support team will have an outreach stall in the NUBS foyer tomorrow between 1-4pm to answer any questions!<\/strong><\/p>\n The Welfare and Support Centre is a space for you to access support, resources, and information you might need to support your wellbeing, welfare, & safety whilst you study.<\/p>\n The Welfare Centre is located on the ground floor of the Students\u2019 Union and is open Monday-Friday, 9-4.<\/p>\n The Welfare and Support Centre can help students with the following;<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to access this support.<\/p>\n The Welfare and Support Centre offers a range of services including;<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to access these services.<\/p>\n Additionally, students are welcome to pop into the Welfare centre to pick up any of their free kits. Click here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n The Welfare and Support Centre can be contacted via;<\/p>\n Email: wsc.union@ncl.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook: [NUSU] Welfare and Equality Officer<\/p>\n Instagram: nusu_welfare_and_equality<\/p>\n Winter in Newcastle<\/strong><\/p>\n Experience Winter in the North East by taking part in local events. In the run up to Christmas there are lots of fantastic opportunities to take part in, here<\/a> are just a few. More information about Christmas events will be shared in next week\u2019s Wellbeing Wednesday announcement!<\/p>\n The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:<\/p>\n Other Sources of Support: <\/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 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: disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wellbeing Workshops<\/strong>: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep: https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/newseventsandprojects\/workshops\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n For more information about wellbeing support and services at Newcastle University visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Urgent Wellbeing Support:<\/strong>\u00a0For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 – 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 Supporting survivors of hate crime, hate incidents, sexual violence, and spiking:<\/strong>\u00a0Newcastle University is committed to eliminating all forms of hate crime, sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination within our community. You can disclose incidents of sexual violence, hate crime, spiking, and domestic abuse at Newcastle University using online disclosure forms accessed here<\/a> and information about the Survivor Support Service within Student Health and Wellbeing Services can be found here<\/a>. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The\u00a024\/7 PG Advice Line is free and confidential and is available for all postgraduate students. Here you can talk to professionals 24\/7 and receive advice on common life concerns e.g. family, mental health, stress, finances.\u00a0 Call 0800 030 5182 or sign in\u00a0online<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with the username:\u00a0Newcastle<\/strong>\u00a0and password:\u00a0University\u00a0<\/strong>to access support resources on the website.<\/p>\n More information about PGT support can be found at: https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/pg-support\/#resources<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
Spotlight on the Welfare and Support Centre (@ Newcastle University Students’ Union)<\/h3>\n
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Wellbeing Support for Business School Students<\/h3>\n
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Postgraduate Support: <\/strong>We know that postgraduate degrees can be very different to your experience as an undergraduate and adjusting to any new way of working can sometimes be stressful.\u00a0 As such, we want to ensure all of our postgraduate students know where to receive advice and support.<\/h4>\n