The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)

This discussion focuses on disability, health, wellbeing and inclusion at university. Three NTU undergraduate students share their personal experiences of managing their health condition or disability alongside their studies. Learn more about the support they have received and some top tips for first years, second years and final years. This is a great episode for anyone with a disability or health condition preparing to start university, or for current students who are unsure about the support available. It is hoped that this discussion helps to increase disability awareness and awareness around the support that can help

Please note: the subtitles may not be accurate due to accents

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 If you'd like to contact the Disability and Inclusion team at Nottingham Trent University, you can email [email protected] or visit the below useful weblinks to find out more:

Disability and Inclusion Services | Nottingham Trent University (for prospective students)

Disability and inclusion services (ntu.ac.uk) (for current NTU students)

Access statements | Nottingham Trent University

You can also search for NTU Student Services on social media. Here’s our Instagram page for regular news and updates to enhance your university experience: NTU Student Services (@ntustudentservices) • Instagram photos and videos  

This one is such a key podcast. Settling into university can be difficult. I think most students feel a little home sick, some more than others. In this Podcast Simmeon chats to Lorna and Becka, both NTU Alumni, about settling into university including top tips and very useful advice. 

Nottingham Nightline

Get wellbeing support (ntu.ac.uk)

Home (studentspace.org.uk)

Healthy NTU

In this episode, Healthy promotion assistants Chris and Gaia talk about settling in, specifically settling in tips and ways on making friends here are NTU, things they wish they knew when they were students at NTU and what services and help resources are available for students. 

[email protected]

0115 848 6060

For this episode we chatted to Beth who is a Social Prescriber at Nottingham Trent University, City Health Centre. Beth talks about her role and how she support students and also gives some really useful self-care tips and advice. To access support from a Social Prescriber at City or Clifton campus please contact the surgery.

Useful Self Care links:

Student Space

Action For Happiness

Healthy NTU

In this episode Simmeon, one of our Mental Health Champions chats with Sarah Robertson - Senior Sustainability Projects Officer about Sustainability and the Environment. Please check out the relevant links below that support this episode....enjoy!

NTU Green Rewards

Food Share Scheme 

NTU Wildlife and Green Spaces

Nottingham Wildlife Trust

In this episode Alex and Simmeon 2 of our Student Mental Health Champions chat about ways you can reduce your stress levels. 

Help and support is never far away please access Wellbeing Support at NTU if you are struggling with your mental health. You can also get support from our Student Support Advisors who can help you get back on track with your studies and much more. Also check out the following self care links:

Action for Happiness

Student Space

SilverCloud

We all should know about Meningitis. Claire Donovan from Meningitis Now covers everything you need to know about Meningitis. It includes top tips and information that could make all the difference.

Meningitis research, support and awareness | Meningitis Now

MenACWY vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Book a healthcare appointment (ntu.ac.uk)

Meningitis Symptoms - Signs of Meningitis | Meningitis Now

In this episode with chat with Zahra who was an international student at NTU. It was really good listening to Zahra's experience and she provides some very useful information and top tips. 

International | Nottingham Trent University

International Student Support Service (ntu.ac.uk)

Making friends and settling in | Nottingham Trent University

In this episode we talk about sexual health with PhD student Chloe. We cover some very interesting topics and provide some insightful information. Please check out the links below:

C-Card Nottingham – A free condom service for young people aged 13-24 years, provided by the NHS for the Nottingham area. (ccardnottingham.com)

Healthy NTU wellbeing programme

SH:24 Free Home STI STD Test | Sexual & Reproductive Health (sh24.org.uk)

SH.UK — Free STI / STD Testing & Reproductive Health