Health and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing with The Student Support and Wellbeing Team

We are committed to improving access to learning and provide a wide range of support. We have expert staff to support students and discuss academic adjustments. We can help with mental health, disability, autism and specific learning differences (SpLDs, including ADHD and dyslexia), and accessibility.

Urgent support

HELPFUL SHORTCUTS...

Mental Health

This also includes information on Counselling

Disability Support

This includes Disability and also Neurodiversity support.

Specialist support

Advice on sexual assault or rape, discrimination, hate incidents or bullying.

Events

Physical Health

Get in touch

SSW Newsletter

Please see the link to our new termly Newsletter that includes all our upcoming events.

Student Support and Wellbeing Reception closes at 16:45

Our final appointments are at 16:30. If you would like to book an appointment to see an Adviser please email us at kentssw@kent.ac.uk. If you need Urgent Support please go to Nursing Services, Campus Security, or contact Spectrum. You can do this by phoning 0800 0318227 and press option 1. Or Text/WhatsApp 'Hi' to +44 (0)7418 360780.

Links to other Urgent Services can be found here.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Counselling offers a safe confidential space to help you re-balance thoughts, feelings and behaviours about life in general.
Mental health advisers can assist you with managing the impact of your mental health on your academic progress and your day to day wellbeing.
Specialist wellbeing support - practical help and advice on sexual assault or rape, discrimination, hate incidents or bullying.
Addiction support - manage addiction and restore control, including gaming, gambling and substance use.

Disability and Neurodiversity Support

Specific learning differences - advisers, study skills tutors and mentors can support you to manage and thrive with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
Autism support can help with transition into university life, managing academic work, accommodation and socialising.
Disability support is available for students with mobility issues, hearing loss or visual impairment, and both long term and temporary health issues.
Long-term health conditions - get advice and support in making the most of uni life whilst managing conditions such as chronic fatigue or diabetes.

Accessing Learning and Support

Support for care-experienced students to accompany your transition to uni, and help you throughout your studies
International students - expert support in navigating disability and wellbeing help available at university for international students.
Accessibility - work and study your way with assistive technology and accessible formats.
Disabled Students' Allowance - get funding to cover specialist equipment, mentoring, tutoring.
Kent Inclusive Practices (KIPs) - find out what you can expect from your inclusive learning journey at Kent.
Student Carers - We recognise that some of our students may have caring responsibilities to balance with their studies.
Estranged Students - The university offers a wide range of support for estranged students to help you at all stages of your higher education journey.

Looking for more specific support?

My Mental Health Adviser has helped me deal with and ride out the ups and downs in my mental health.

David, Mathematics.

Enhance your wellbeing

Here are things you can do to enhance your wellbeing at Kent, connecting with yourself and others.

Get the support you need

One to one and peer support groups, regular mindfulness sessions and in person and online mental health support.

Societies and groups

There are student-led groups to suit everyone, so join in and discover new hobbies and meet new people.

Wellbeing Advisory Board

Wellbeing Student Advisory Board is a collaboration between Kent Union and the University, aiming to improve student wellbeing. It includes 20 students from diverse courses & backgrounds.

Spirituality and Worship

Join different faith groups for regular pizza nights, day trips and weekly prayer and spirituality groups.

SSW Clubs & Extra Support

Student Support run a range of clubs including Social Running for ADHD, Autism Model Making Club, and much more!

Events to support your wellbeing

Please also see our Additional Support and Clubs page for more information on clubs.

Get In Touch!

We welcome your views on Student Support and Wellbeing services any time.

Use our simple online feedback form to share your experiences so we can continually improve the support we offer students at Kent. The form is anonymous, however if you would like to provide named feedback please email headofssw@kent.ac.uk.

You can get in touch with Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) to find out more about our services and to book an appointment.

Follow Student Support and Wellbeing @UniKentSSW on Instagram for more wellbeing tips and resources.