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 Spotlight on\u2026 Winter in Newcastle<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re spending December or the Winter Break in and around Newcastle, there are many events offered across the University and city for you to take part in. From Christmas crafting at the Library, to Cook-Along events with ResLife, to wintery \u2018Walk and Talk\u2019 sessions with the Chaplaincy, there\u2019s sure to be something that interests you. Have a look below at all the activities and events \u2013 some do require you to sign up in advance!<\/p>\n While many services across the University will be closed beginning 23 December to reopen on 4 January, support is still available to you \u2013 make sure to have a look at the \u2018Wellbeing Support\u2019 section for more information about what you can access during this time.<\/p>\n To view the full Winter in Newcastle programme please visit Winter Programme – Student Services – Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n Wellbeing Support<\/strong><\/p>\n Over the Winter Break, you can still access support for your health and wellbeing should you need it – it’s possible to experience low mood or anxiety at any time of year. The Student Health and Wellbeing Service provides a number of online options, available for you 24\/7.<\/p>\n Talk Campus<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 24\/7 support for all students<\/p>\n Silvercloud<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 free online CBT programmes available to all Newcastle University students<\/p>\n iNCLude<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 our self-help app is designed to help you take small steps to improve and maintain your wellbeing.<\/p>\n Emergency and Out of Hours contact<\/a> \u2013 24\/7 emergency help<\/p>\n Visit Mental Wellbeing – Student Wellbeing – Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk)<\/a> for additional support.<\/p>\n To find out more details on all of the events, activities and support offered over the Christmas break click here<\/a>.<\/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 Winter in Newcastle<\/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