For advice and support for issues relating to domestic violence and sexual abuse, those local to Loughborough and Leicestershire can contact Living Without Abuse on 0808 80 200 28.
National helplines
The following helplines are available nationally to provide advice and support to those who need it.
- All victims of domestic abuse - The free national helpline for domestic abuse is 0808 2000 247 and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- All victims of sexual violence - The free national helpline for sexual violence is 0808 802 9999 and is open daily, 12pm-2.30pm and 7pm-9.30pm. They also offer a live chat on their website.
Support for students
Student Services (Email: studentservices@lboro.ac.uk, Tel: 01509 222765) offer a range of support, including mental health and wellbeing, and advice specifically for international students. Support for London students is also available by emailing London-Welfare@lboro.ac.uk or calling 020 3805 1303/1351.
One-to-one support with an advisor is also available. If you would like to access this support, please complete the online referral form.
If you feel your studies are being affected, you can contact your Academic School or Personal Tutors so that we can provide the right support to you. If you wish, you can also submit an individual Mitigating Circumstances claim to explain how you have been impacted by recent events. More information on this can be found in the Student Handbook.
Support for staff
Colleagues can access support through our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as our Mental Health First Aiders.
Should you need some time away, we would like to draw attention to our compassionate leave arrangements, including our specific policy related to those experiencing trauma as a result of a protected characteristic (eg ethnicity, national origins, race or religion).
Our Staff Networks also exist to provide peer-to-peer connection and support.
The University Chaplaincy (Email: chaplaincy@lboro.ac.uk, Tel: 01509 223741) also offers a space for quiet reflection for both staff and students. University Chaplains are here to listen, to care and to help anyone within our community. No appointment is necessary.