Wellbeing
advice
The current COVID-19 pandemic is understandably making many students feel very anxious about the future. If you feel you need some extra help or support, please utilise the below resources. For specific questions email welfare@bartslondon.com- we will be able to point you in the right direction.
If your life is in danger or you are having a medical emergency call 999
SMD Student Support
Student Support are offering virtual appointments while staff are working remotely until further notice due to the Coronavirus situation. They should be your first port of call if you are worried about anything. Contact them on smd-student-support@qmul.ac.uk.
Also contact them if you are worried about Covid risk to yourself or others.
Advice and Counselling
QMUL Advice and Counselling are currently offering an online service while staff are working remotely until further notice. Advisers and Counsellors are able to offer students appointments via video calls or phone calls in much the same way as usual.
QMUL Togetherall
Formally called “Big White Wall”, Togetherall offers unlimited, 24/7 accessible online support – you can connect with peers, chat online to clinicians, use self-help resources, join groups or take self-assessments. It is also completely confidential. Sign up for free under QMUL with your university e-mail address.
Financial Support
If you are worried about the impact of covid-19 on your ability to stay financially stable, contact Kate McFarlane at k.mcfarlane@qmul.ac.uk
Feeling Isolated? self-isolating?
We have developed a collection of useful resources for you to use and engage with if feeling isolated or self-isolating. This includes useful contacts and fun activities you can do from your bedroom.
NEED ALTERNATIVE ACCOMODATION?
For those still attending face to face education over lockdown, BLSA have been able to secure with QMUL some discounted, flexible accommodation in Mile End for those who live with clinically vulnerable family members and therefore need alternative accommodation.
External Resources
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF)
If you are a medical student in exceptional and unexpected hardship due to ill health, disability or bereavement, you may be eligible for financial help, which the RMBF can help you with. They have also updated their website to deal specifically with COVID-19.
Student Minds
Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. They have developed a new platform, Student Space, collaboratively with services, higher education professionals, researchers and students to to make it easier for you to find the support that you need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Every Mind Matters
This NHS approved app gives users a personalised mental health plan and signposts to various different support services. It gives you simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life – from how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, you can call Samaritans any time, from any phone for free on 116 123. They offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You can also email or write a letter, and a volunteer will respond.
MIND
Mind is a mental health charity which provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They provide reliable information and tips to help you cope during this time. As well as this, they provide helpful advice on giving support to someone else with a mental health problem.
Future Learn
On this free course, you can learn helpful, practical techniques to cope with low mood and depression during the lockdown period and beyond. You would examine how to structure your day and improve sleep and diet; and explore how to build positive family communication, and learn tips on how to manage your thoughts and feelings, building long-lasting resilience along the way.