Student Support and Wellbeing

Student Support and Wellbeing aim to help you get the most from the Northumbria Higher Education experience by offering a wide range of services. A summary of support offered can be seen here.

The City Campus centre in Northumberland Building (under the tunnel) is open from 9am - 5pm from Monday to Thursday each week, and 9am - 4.30pm on Fridays (except bank holidays and University closure days).

Student Support and Wellbeing at Coach Lane is now part of Ask4Help at Coach Lane Library, which is open 7 am to midnight (Monday to Friday) and 9 am to midnight (Saturday and Sunday). 

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Chickenpox outbreak (posted 03/05/13)

If you develop any of these symptoms, we would encourage you to visit your doctor/GP for advice.  Your GP will be able to offer further advice, including advice on how to minimise contact with other people, to avoid passing on the infection.  More information about the location of GP practices is available at http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/5007/sspdf/welint/khks.pdf

 Symptoms of chickenpox can include:

• mild headache or fever
• loss of appetite and a general feeling of being unwell
• coughing or sneezing
• a small, flat rash with red spots, which can be itchy and vary in size - usually starting on the face and scalp.

If you haven’t had chickenpox before (or you’re not sure whether you’ve had it before or not) and if you have a weakened immune system or if you are pregnant, in these circumstances we would advise you to contact your GP straightaway even if you do not display the above symptoms.  Your GP will then be able to advise you, and, if appropriate, check whether you are already immune to chickenpox.

If you have any questions, please contact us in Student Support and Wellbeing  www.northumbria.ac.uk            

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Scams Awareness Month

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Police drop in: Every Friday afternoon in term time, there is a police officer available from 1 - 3 pm in Student Support and Wellbeing at City Campus, who will be happy to discuss any issues that may be relevant to the police. Just come along to SSW reception and ask to use this drop in service.