HEALTH AND WELFARE

  • Leeds has its own student medical practice, which all students are encouraged to register with.
  • Emergency dental treatment may be obtained from Leeds Dental Hospital (on campus), but NHS dentists are in very short supply in the Leeds area, so if you are already registered with a dentist at home, it would be best to seek routine treatment during vacations.
  • Other support facilities include a confidential counselling service, and Nightline, a telephone helpline provided by the Leeds University Union. Links to a wide range of University support agencies are found at the Student Support Network site.
  • The Student Advice Centre offers help with a range of issues such as money, housing and academic procedures. There is a daily drop-in session, Monday- Friday.
  • The University Chaplaincy is available to all students, and has links with interfaith groups.
  • There is a wide range of support available to students with special needs.


Safety

Incidents involving students are relatively uncommon, however, sensible precautions are sometimes forgotten in the excitement of moving to a new environment. The University's Safety booklet provides a reminder about the simple measures that everyone should take to reduce the risk of incidents.

  • The University has its own security service, which provides a 24 hour service on campus.
  • The Union runs a cheap nightbus service, which ensures that students can arrange transport home from the Union at night. A local taxi company, Amber Cars, has an arrangement with the Union, to take home students who have no cash, in exchange for their student card, which can be collected from the Union later, in exchange for the fare.
  • Further resources are available from the Safety Advisory Service and the University Union website.

Improving Study Skills

The Leeds University Skills Centre runs a series of workshops to help students improve specific skills such as time management, essay writing and revision techniques.

Help with student life

Leeds University Union online Student Advice Centre provides valuable advice for students on everything from 'What to bring' and 'Budgeting Advice'.

Part-time employment

An increasing number of students work part-time during their course, during term time and/or during vacations. The University Union operates Joblink which assists students to obtain employment in Leeds.

Careers advice

Graduation and employment may seem a distant prospect when students arrive at university, but all too soon it becomes time to consider future options. Students can obtain help and support from the Careers Centre