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LEARNING AND WELLBEING

Wellbeing is essential for you to meet the Housing
challenges of university life. We believe positive Assistance, talks and surgeries on finding accommodation,
contract checking and free legal advice, including support from
wellbeing is created through how you learn, the University of London Housing Service (ULHS).
make connections with friends and tutors, and www.housing.lon.ac.uk
are able to access support. In other words – Disability, specific learning differences (SpLD),
wellbeing integrates your mind, body, life and and long-term health conditions
Guidance about support available for disabilities, learning
study. Learning and Wellbeing is here to support difference and long-term health conditions via the government
your transition to university and beyond. funded Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) for UK students and
the RVC’s own funding for International/EU students.
KickStart and Five Ways to BE Well Induction www.rvc.ac.uk/spld
KickStart your learning with our pre-arrival online induction, then Mental Health Support
join us in October and January for, workshops, crafts, events and Student Wellbeing Advisers provide a confidential and
more to make new friends, and get to know the RVC! supportive space to discuss issues that might be impacting your
www.rvc.uk.com/KickStart student life. They can signpost you for further support to our
www.rvc.uk.com/getting-support Mental Health Practitioner, accredited Counsellors or Mental
Study Skills Support Health Mentors. Togetherall is our 24/7 support to help you
Smarthinking 24/7 writing support, workshops and one-to-ones, manage stress, anxiety and depression.
on both campuses to help you be successful in your course. Specialist Mentoring
www.rvc.ac.uk/study-support Mentoring can be tailored to your individual needs and help you
Careers and Employability reach your full potential. The RVC works with the University
Are you career ready? Get help with CVs, interviews, cover Mentoring Organisation (UMO) which may be funded through
letters, identifying transferable skills, career decisions and more the government-funded Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) for
www.rvc.ac.uk/careers UK students or by the RVC for International/EU students.
Advice Centre Chaplaincy
Impartial advice, information and support on both campuses. Offering independent support and advice to everyone who
www.rvc.ac.uk/study/support-for-students/getting-support seeks it, regardless of religious belief or none. Prayer and Quiet
Rooms are available at both campuses.
Finance www.rvc.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Information and guidance on financial issues and money
concerns including student loans, grants, bursaries, debt, Physical Health
benefits and budgeting. It is recommended that you register with your nearest GP
www.rvc.ac.uk/moneymatters (doctor’s surgery). The RVC arranges for local GPs to come on
site at both campuses to help new students living locally or in
International Students RVC Halls during Welcome Week.
A dedicated International Student Adviser to help with your
transition to the UK. Students’ Union Support
The SU is run for our students by our students. The SU has a
dedicated Wellbeing Officer and team to support you, and offer
a wide range of clubs, societies and activities.

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