Central Support and Welfare

The University Student Services Department has a Central Support and Welfare Section which provides information and support for a wide range of needs. More detail about this can be found on the University's Central Support and Welfare website:
Central Support and Welfare

The services and information available include:

University Health Service

Tel.: 222 2100

University Counselling Service

Tel.: 222 4134

Disabled and Dyslexic Students

Tel.: 222 1303
The website gives information about services available within the University for visually impaired students, deaf and hard of hearing students, students with physical difficulties and students with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia. The website also provides detailed information regarding sources of financial help. If you require any further advice, or any information related to Departmental support, please contact the Department´s Disability Liaison Officer.

Nursery and Childcare

University Nursery
Tel.: 273 9361

Mature Students

International Students

Financial Help Available

The website gives information about various sources of financial help including; Access Funds, University Bursaries, Short-Term University Loans, Career Development Loans, and Educational Trust Funds and Charities.

Further information about Higher Education Student Support provided by the government can be found at the website of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills

Faith Representatives and Chaplains

Tel.: 222 8923

Harassment

Drugs Information

Nightline

Listening Tel: 222 8787
Information Tel: 222 8788

Nightline is the University of Sheffield´s telephone listening and information service and provides a confidential and anonymous service which is open to all students. It is run by trained student volunteers and operates from 8pm until 8am every night during term time.