Welfare Matters
Looking after you
Student Support
Welfare
Aberystwyth has always prided itself on being a very happy University and the majority of our students encounter no problems during their period here. However, a number do experience difficulties and it is reassuring for you to know that we have an extensive provision to maintain your wellbeing and welfare.
The Director of Student Support Services oversees the extensive range of welfare services offered by the University. These include a full-time Welfare Officer based at the Student's Union, medical care provided by the University Medical Centre, and the Student Financial Support Office. The professionals involved in the service can provide you with confidential advice on a wide range of issues ranging from money matters, childcare and general welfare issues.
Telephone: (01970) 622955.
Students' Union
Student Advice and Counselling Centre
This service, organised by the Students Union, is one of the biggest and most comprehensive in the UK. The SACC Manager and elected student officer work together to provide practical advice and information. Our team of counsellors is here to help with problems of a more personal nature. In addition, advisors from the health authority attend on a sessional basis to provide advice on sexual health and family planning, and drugs and alcohol management.
Childcare
The University's nursery provides full- or part-time nursery care for children over the age of three months.
The University also provides After-School Clubs, Half Term and Holiday Play Schemes.
The availability of childcare places in University-managed facilities is limited. Therefore student parents who accept an offer from Aberystwyth are advised to make early enquiries about childcare. Those who are late in applying (after 15 January) or in accepting an offer (after 28 April) are likely to be at a disadvantage in finding a childcare place. It should be noted that provision in the private sector is also limited.
For details about all childcare services in the University and private sector, please contact the Manager of Childcare, Glenview Day Nursery, Brynmôr Road. Telephone (01970) 623325 or the Director of Student Support, Telephone(01970) 622995.
Nightline
This is an independent information and listening service run by students, for students. This confidential help line and drop in service runs every day from 8pm to 8am during term time on (01970) 621717. The service is located below Branwen's in Penbryn hall of residence, behind the Porters Lodge.
Medical Services
Based at the student Health Centre the service is staffed by the University Medical Officer (MO) and the University Nurse, supported by a Medical Secretary. The Medical Officer is available for advice, consultation and support on a wide range of problems including health, general welfare, emotional difficulties and stress-related problems. The nurse can evaluate minor injuries and ailments as well as give general advice on health matters.
The service is non-prescribing and supplementary to that provided by the NHS, and the staff work closely with the local general medical practitioners and hospital services. Students are required to register with a local General Practitioner at the earliest opportunity.