Support and Wellbeing

We offer a range of support services to help you make the most of your time with us. These include health and medical services, a chaplaincy, disability and dyslexia support, and mental health & wellbeing support.

Student Wellbeing Service

Find out how we support our disabled students, students with specific learning difficulties, mental health conditions and long term medical conditions.

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My First-Class Honours degree would not have happened without the unfaltering and incredible support STAART has offered me. It means I can continue my career with no academic boundaries.

- Ryan, BA Creative Writing & English Literature, 2020

The best thing about Greenwich is the people of STAART, who always made me feel welcome and accepted. Also my tutors, who were very understanding and went the extra mile to help me succeed.

- Nathalie, BA Animation, 2020

Student Wellbeing Hub

The Student Wellbeing Hub exists to provide you with wellbeing and mental health-related information & resources in one place.

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Disability and Dyslexia

There is a Student Wellbeing Coordinator (Disability & Dyslexia) on each campus for advice on individual, reasonable adjustments during your time with us.

Counselling and Mental Health

From confidential one-to-one counselling to motivational and self-development group workshops, the Student Wellbeing Service (Counselling & Mental Health) is here to help and support you.

STAART

STAART (formerly the *AccessAbility Project) supports students with a disability, long-term health condition, neurodivergence (autistic and dyslexic spectra), and/or mental health condition to thrive at university.

Greenwich Cares

Support for children in care, care leavers and care experienced students from application through to graduation and finding a job.

Medical services

As a student at Greenwich, you’ll want to know that if you fall ill, you will receive immediate help and support. Register at a local medical centre for added peace of mind.

Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy at the University of Greenwich offers help and guidance to all students and staff regardless of individual belief. If we can help, we will. If we can’t, we will find someone who can.

We're here for you

We offer exclusive access to Spectrum Life, a student program for wellbeing and lifestyle support. University of Greenwich applicants can enjoy special benefits. Download the app for rewards, resources, and guidance to help you thrive.

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Other Support

Transitioning at university

We recognise that the needs of each transgender person are different. We aim to act sensitively and supportively, and to provide commitment, support and understanding to all individuals who transition whilst at university.

Sex, relationships, alcohol, drugs, and addiction

We provide support for health issues that may arise during your time as a student. Find out about our services for sexual health, alcohol and drug consumption, and addiction.