Health and wellbeing:

Student Support &Wellbeing

• Students who require reasonable adjustments to their studies, in relation to a disability, specific learning difficulty or existing mental health condition can apply for an Inclusive Learning Plan (including adjusted exam arrangements). This is coordinated by Student Support & Wellbeing and their contact details can be found here.
  •  Adjustments may include
    • some flexibility around deadlines
    • specialised software
    • priority access to reading lists
    • among many others.

General

• MEDICAL HEALTH: Students living on campus or Canterbury can register for the University Medical Centre.
• PEER SUPPORT: There are a few specialised Peer Support groups for students run by Student Support & Wellbeing.

Assault and harassment

• Students are encouraged to report any harassment, assaults, or incidents through the new reporting tool.
• Students can contact a specialised Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor, Becky Wyatt, who works in the Student Support and Wellbeing team.

Mental Health

• Students requiring NHS Mental Health Support, including crisis and 24/7 support can find details of who to contact here.
• University urgent support:
  • Monday – Friday
  • 9am-5pm
  • Call 01227 826573
  • Email KentSSW@kent.ac.uk and ask for an on the day appointment

Sexual Health

• Students can get contraception advice from the Nursing Service.
• Information on free emergency contraception can be found here and here for under 24s: Get It
• Students who require STI testing can contact The Gate Clinic at Kent and Canterbury Hospital conducts STI testing.