Health & wellbeing

Students should feel confident to approach any member of staff if they are worried, distressed or in difficulty of any form. All information will be given due respect and attention and will be acted on as appropriate. Whilst your rights to confidentiality will always be respected, there may be occasions when it is necessary for staff to contact external agencies, or your parents/carers.

All students are encouraged to declare any additional support requirements, health and mobility concerns, and mental health issues at the earliest stage possible. This would also apply to the experience of the care sector and caring responsibilities.

SRUC has experience in working with students who tell us about a disability, health condition or additional support need. We help students who disclose:

• A learning difference like Neurodiversity e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D;
• A visual impairment such as blindness or partial sight;
• A hearing impairment such as deafness or partial hearing;
• A long-term illness or health condition which may involve pain or cause fatigue, loss of concentration or breathing difficulties – including any effects from taking associated medication;
• A mental health condition, challenge or disorder such as anxiety or depression;
• A social, behavioural or communication impairment like an autistic spectrum condition or Tourette’s syndrome;
• A physical impairment or challenges with mobility such as climbing stairs or uneven surfaces, or dexterity such as using a keyboard or laboratory equipment;
• Other conditions or impairments that have a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

At some point during your studies, you may well have a question that needs answering. 

• A financial problem
• A medical matter
• A holiday job
• A placement
• An accommodation worry
• A personal problem
• A sponsorship opportunity
• A programme-related issue.

No matter what the worry, help is at hand within SRUC and there are a number of members of staff that are happy to help:

Each SRUC student is allocated a Year Tutor who provides a confidential first point of reference for both academic and personal matters. 

Our Student Support Wellbeing/Pastoral Tutor can provide you with help around your wellbeing by discussing your concern. 

Academic Liaison Managers have a great deal experience answering questions and solving problems. 

As SRUC is a very close-knit community, most staff are happy to give you advice and support if you should need it. Any consultation with SRUC staff is treated with confidentiality, where possible, and you will find them approachable and understanding. Should you require additional help and support from agencies outside the college system, SRUC Student Support Tutors will try and help you. 

SRUC is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected and treated in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.

Anyone who has experienced or witnessed sexual harassment, abuse, hate crime or other inappropriate behaviour can disclose the incident via the SRUC Inform & Support form below.