Wellbeing Wednesday - 14 January 2026

Assessments are underway and we know it can be stressful, but you’re not alone. Explore the services below to access support quickly, whenever you need it. We’re here for you whatever you’re experiencing.

I need support now

If you need immediate support, the following services are available:

• UBHeard– 24/7 mental health support line
• Pause drop-in sessions at The Lodge (near North Gate) Monday - Thursday, 11am - 5pm
• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7, free, UK & Ireland)
• SANEline – Call 0300 304 7000 (4–10pm daily)
• Papyrus’ HOPELINE247 – For thoughts of suicide: 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967, or email pat@papyrus-ug.org (24/7)
• SHOUT– 24/7 text support: text SHOUT to 85258

 If you feel you cannot keep yourself safe, please call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or call 999 for urgent support.

Semester 1 Extenuating Circumstances

If unforeseen circumstances beyond your control have significantly affected your studies or exam performance, please submit an Extenuating Circumstances (EC) application by 5pm Friday 23 January 2026.

Further guidance, procedures, and the EC form are available on our Academic Support page

Your College Wellbeing Team are here to help

• We have lots of useful information available on our LES Wellbeing Support Service Intranet page.
• Your Wellbeing Officers are here to support you with any concerns you have, so please feel free to contact us. 
• If you have engaged with Wellbeing Support this academic year, we would love to hear from you! Please fill in our LES Student Wellbeing Service Feedback Form 2025-26