Advice | Wellbeing

We're here for you

Your wellbeing is important to us! The Advice Centre understands that university is a stressful time and you may encounter difficulties during your studies. This could be anything depression, anxiety, bullying, relationship with friends, family or partners and your health.

The Advice Centre is here for you should you find yourself in difficult circumstances and we will do our best to listen, to help and if we can’t solve your issue, point you in the right direction for the help you need.

View our health guide, which includes: useful contacts, information about physical and social activity, Active Hud opportunities and 'Ease Your Mind' handbook.

The Peer Supporters Service is a confidential service run by students for students, offering a chance to talk and get support when needed. You can connect with us virtually or in person. The service is located outside the Advice Centre in a quiet, relaxing area.

To connect with us, you can book an appointment either face to face, or virtually by clicking here: MS Teams., or you can message a peer listener via email or teams here: peerlistening@hud.ac.uk

The charity Student Minds has developed a workshop to help students support friends experiencing mental health difficulties while maintaining their own wellbeing. This workshop will help you develop essential skills in listening, communicating, motivating, and setting boundaries. 

For more information and to sign up, visit: Student Minds Workshops. 

If you have been affected by sexual violence, you can access support from our Advice Centre, which has specialist Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) available every Thursday. This drop-in service is in partnership with RASAC Kirklees, Calderdale & Wakefield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre. 

  • For further information on RASAC, visit: RASAC Kirklees or call them at 0300 303 4787. 

  • If you need support when the RASAC helpline is closed, you can call Rape Crisis England and Wales at 0808 802 9999, available every day of the year. For urgent help or immediate safety concerns, please contact emergency services at 999. 

If you think you are being bullied, you can consult the University’s Harassment Advisers. They offer support and information about harassment and bullying, explain formal procedures under the Equality and Diversity in Teaching Policy, and discuss available options. They can also refer you to the University Conciliation Service. 

What the Advice Centre Can Do to Help: 

  • Explain the full process and guide you through the stages. 

  • Review and suggest improvements for any draft statements. 

  • Accompany you to meetings for support. 

  • Monitor the progress of your complaint. 

  • Advise on collating appropriate evidence for your case. 

Need Help? 

The Students' Union advice team is available to review your appeal before submission and to accompany you to meetings with the University. Contact them at advice-centre@hud.ac.uk or phone 01484 473446 to book an appointment.