Your time at University can be the best time of your life, but it can also be overwhelming and a good time to reach out for support. There is a wealth of support available for UH students.
Students' Union
Advice & Support
Elected Officers
University Services
Active Students
Free sports sessions available to all UH students. No sign up, no commitment, no cost
View the full schedule at https://sport.herts.ac.uk/active-students
Ask Herts Hub - Hutton
Your one-stop shop for non-academic enquiries relating to University life
Hutton Hub, College Lane
ask@herts.ac.uk
+44 (0)1707 284800
https://ask.herts.ac.uk/
Careers & Employment
Guidance, advice & resources to support your job search
Hutton Hub, College Lane
careers@herts.ac.uk
+44 (0)1707 284791
https://herts.careercentre.me/welcome/herts
Chaplaincy
Multi-faith religious and spiritual support
The Key Centre, College Lane
chaplain@herts.ac.uk
+44 (0)1707 284456
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Office
Information, guidance and support on all aspects of equality
EDI@herts.ac.uk
International Student Support
Visa advice for overseas students
SITadvice@herts.ac.uk
+44 (0)1707 281299
Office of the Dean of Students
deanofstudents@herts.ac.uk
+44 (0)1707 284450
Student Wellbeing: Counselling, Mental Health & Disability Services
Counselling, mental health and disability services for students.
Hutton Hub (1st floor), College Lane
studentwellbeing@herts.ac.uk
+44 (0)1707 284453
https://ask.herts.ac.uk/student-wellbeing
Health
Medical
NHS 111
If you're worried about an urgent medical concern, you can call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser
111
https://www.nhs.uk/
Safety
The Police
Catching criminals, keeping people safe and reducing crime
999 for emergencies
101 for non-emergencies
Mental Health
The Samaritans
A safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way, about whatever's getting to you
jo@samaritans.org
116 123 (UK)
+44 (0)7725 909090
https://www.samaritans.org/
Mind
For better mental health
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Student Minds
Student mental health charity
https://www.studentminds.org.uk/
Time to Change
Ending mental health discrimination
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
Rethink Mental Illness
Improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness
https://www.rethink.org/
Sexual Health
Herts Direct Sexual Health Services
Sexual Health Hertfordshire
FPA: Family Planning Association
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Drugs & Alcohol
NHS SmokeFree
Talk to Frank: Friendly, confidential drugs advice
Drinkaware: Alcohol Advice
Assault & Abuse
Herts Sunflower Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Rape Crisis England & Wales
SurvivorsUK: Support for male victims of rape/sexual abuse
Money
Applying to Student Finance England
Brightside Student Finance Essential Guide
Brightside Budgeting & Money Management: The Essential Guide
Student Calculator Brightside
The Money Advice Service
Citizens Advice Money Guides
Housing
Welwyn Hatfield Partnership Accreditation for Landlords (PAL)
How to rent privately and what to consider
What is a tenancy protection scheme?
How to get to court if you can’t get your deposit back
Shelter Charity Housing Advice Pages
Citizens Advice Bureau Housing Advice Guide