Your Welfare

What can we do for you and how can we help you throughout your time at St. George's?

Click on the links below to find out more.

 If you can't find what you are looking for here, the 2009-2010 Welfare Handbook is now available in the Vice President for Education & Welfare's office, so drop in and pick one up.

Please feel free to come in and talk to me (Dave Hobden; Vice President for Education & Welfare) about any issues you may have; no matter how large or small you think they may be, and will be here to listen and support you, and I will do anything I can to help sort out your problems.

You can find me in my office (off the bar on level 2)

Or you can catch up with me by e-mailing stuunivp@sgul.ac.uk, or calling 07791 507578/020 8725 0451 (internal ext. 0451)

 

		Who can you turn to in times of need? There are several avenues of support at SGUL; The Counselling Service, your personal tutor and the Vice President for Education & Welfare of the SU are just some of the people you can talk to. If you want to speak to someone outside of George's, Nightline is a great confidential service, run by students for students.
		Help and Advice on SGUL procedures Click here if Registry/your course director/another member of staff has contacted you because you have got into some trouble, and you are being put through an SGUL procedure.  Also click here if you wish to appeal against an assessment/placement result, apply for another attempt at an examination, or if you wish to make a complaint about a member of SGUL staff or another SGUL student.
		Help with studying & careers Click here for tips on study techniques and careers advice. Or do you have a real-life medical ethics issue? Are you an MBBS 5yr student and thinking of leaving the course? Click here for further advice. Would you like support with your Essay Writing Skills?
		Your Personal Life Advice on Sex, Love & Relationships and Religion.
		Living as a student For help with your Finances and finding Accommodation.
		Keeping Healthy Some advice drinking alcohol, using drugs and smoking.  And some general health advice.
		Some advice for different student groups Information and advice for Mature & Postgraduate Students,  Overseas Students and Student Parents.
		Personal Safety Advice on how to stay safe as a student in Tooting.
		Serious personal issues Hopefully, you won't encounter any serious issues, but here is some advice on what to do if you do. Discrimination/Harassment,    Eating Disorders,   Depression,   Stress and Anxiety,         Self Harm,       Sexual Abuse