Health & wellbeing

You are strongly recommended to register with a local medical practice and/or College Doctor, who can give help, advice and support on all health related matters including health promotion issues, contraception, alcohol, drugs, HIV/AIDS issues, and stress.

Find tips on staying on top of your health and detailed campus medical and dental services contact information below.

If you are not sure about something, please contact Student Support.

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

• A financial problem
• A medical matter
• A vacation 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.

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.