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Useful Support Contacts – Emergency Situations

Know where to get help in an emergency whilst at the University of Chester?

If you’re at one of our sites or in University accommodation, our Porters are your first port of call. Call them 24/7 on 01244 511541 (Chester) or 01925 534374 (Warrington).

If you’re feeling very distressed, having thoughts of self-harm or suicide and need immediate help because you cannot keep yourself safe:

✴️ Contact your GP and request an emergency appointment

✴️ If it’s outside of GP hours, go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department or call 999 (or ask someone to do it for you)

✴️ Text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 text-based crisis support

✴️ Contact your local NHS urgent mental health helpline

If you need medical help or crisis advice, but it’s NOT a life-threatening situation:

✴️ Call 111

✴️ Call our free 24/7 Student Assistance Programme on 0800 028 3766 to access support in the moment

✴️ Samaritans is a listening service available 24/7. Telephone: 116 123

✴️ Papyrus Young Suicide Prevention support is available 10am – 10pm, Mon to Fri and 2pm – 10pm at weekends: 0800 068 4141

✴️ Explore the Hub of Hope directory of local services

If you prefer to self-manage and it’s NOT an emergency:

✴️ You can call our free 24/7 Student Assistance Programme on 0800 028 3766

✴️ Access the health button (heart icon) on your UoC app to explore articles and activities to support your wellbeing

✴️ Access support from Student Space

✴️ Our Wellbeing and Mental Health Portal pages contain info and advice on a wide variety of topics or check out our article on how our Wellbeing and Mental Health team can support you

Need to report an incident of unacceptable behaviour such as harassment, discrimination or sexual assault? Report it directly to the University using our Report a Concern tool

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Bank of America – Females in Finance event

Start Date: 22 November 2022 5:15 pm

End Date: 22 November 2022 6:45 pm

Location: Online

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Ready to shape your world with Bank of America? If you’re a first-year student or a second year of a four year degree, we can help you get started.

Join their Females in Finance Program and you’ll gain insight in to what it’s like to have a career with global impact, plus incredible opportunities for lifelong learning, development and support. You’ll discover the work and culture at Bank of America, and be introduced to the wide range of careers you could build at the bank – from Corporate Banking to Sales & Trading, to Technology.

This particular event will give you the opportunity to learn about what Bank of America do and what it is like to work there, what programs are currently available to you and hear top tips from their recruiters on the best way to be successful in applying.

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Colour Walk

Start Date: 17 November 2022 10:55 am

End Date: 17 November 2022 12:30 pm

Location: Binks, Exton Park

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Join us for our first Colour Walk! Pick a colour and as we walk, take photographs of anything you see in that colour. You will notice things that you have never noticed before, be active, learn new things and connect with others… you will end up with a great set of pictures full of interesting textures and patterns. You might even put them together in a frame for your house! We will meet outside the Binks building at 10:55am. Please dress appropriately for the weather and don’t forget your camera or phone!

If you would like to join us, please sign up via CareerHub.

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Student Menopause Support Network Relaunch – Nutrition and the Menopause with Dr Tanja Harrison

Start Date: 16 November 2022 4:00 pm

End Date: 16 November 2022 5:17 pm

Location: Online

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Tanja Harrison RNutr is a registered nutrionist and lecturer in public health nutrition at the University of Chester. One of her main interests is nutrition and menopause. The menopausal transition is a time of often unexpected changes for many women. In addition to not knowing how diet and nutrition can support with trying to navigate those changes, there is also a lack of awareness of potential additional health risks that women present with from this period in their lives.

However, there are a number of foods, nutrients and dietary strategies that can be used to mitigate both symptoms and risk factors and Tanja will use the talk to give attendees a good understanding of these. Click https://bit.ly/wbsession to access the link to join the session

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PGR Drop-in social

Start Date: 25 November 2022 11:30 am

End Date: 25 November 2022 1:30 pm

Location: TBC, Exton Park

Join fellow Postgraduate Research students for this free drop-in social event. Refreshments will be provided.

Please email l.rutherford@chester.ac.uk or l.parker@chester.ac.uk to confirm your attendance.

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PGR Online Seminar Series – Kate Salem – Armed Forces Health & Wellbeing

Start Date: 11 November 2022 12:00 pm

End Date: 11 November 2022 12:30 pm

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Kate is a veterans health researcher at the UoC Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans where she works on military health related research projects. Kate is also completing her PhD which explores mental health and help-seeking in military families, with a particular focus on the impact that service-related mental health might have upon military partners.

Appropriately timed on Remembrance Day, the aim of this presentation is to promote understanding of the health status of our Armed Forces Community. In this presentation, Kate will provide a summary of evidence highlighting aetiologies and prevalence of service-related mental health alongside the help-seeking behaviours of our Armed Forces Community. Kate will also provide an overview of her PhD research which demonstrates the benefits of exploring the perspectives of those involved in the provision of formal and informal support for military veterans, whilst highlighting the needs of military partners who provide mental health support. Kate will briefly summarise her preliminary findings and offer insight into the intended impact of her research.

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No Turning Back – Diversity in Marketing, Communications and Sports Sponsorship & Marketing

Start Date: 9 November 2022 5:00 pm

End Date: 9 November 2022 6:00 pm

Location: Online

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Get the inside story on exciting careers in Marketing, PR and Sports Marketing. Hear from three NoTurningBack2020 Ambassadors about why they decided to embark on careers in Marketing, Sports Marketing & Communications, their personal stories and lived experiences. Learn about what they do on a day to day basis and their aspirations for greater diversity in the Sector.

The NoTurningBack2020 Outreach programme to schools, colleges and universities across the UK launched in Feb 2021 to give 17-23 year olds from black, Asian, minority ethnic communities and from lower socio economic backgrounds a fascinating and engaging insight into the types of exciting careers available in the Marketing, PR and Sports Marketing sector. This session will be of interest to anyone interested in the sectors above, regardless of your background.

NoTurningBack2020 is a long term programme committed to sustainable change. The NTB2020 Ambassador team are all role models and rising stars. They are 1-5 years into their careers and help to inspire interest in Marketing, Communications, PR & Sports Marketing by showcasing their varied career paths inside the sector.

Job Zone

NTB2020 Job Zone was launched in February 2021 for starter Careers up to salaries of £35,000. This is a job board that only companies that can evidence their EDI credentials can advertise their roles on. NTB2020 advertisers are organisations that have proven to be committed to and can evidence how they are increasing the diversity of their staff within Marketing, PR and Sports Marketing.

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Recovery Ally Training

Start Date: 1 December 2022 12:00 pm

End Date: 1 December 2022 1:00 pm

Location: Online

Join us for an online workshop that guides you towards a deeper understanding of what recovery means and how to champion it as an ally.

In this workshop you’ll learn how to challenge stigma, develop active listening skills and discuss the individual journey a person in recovery experiences.

Email k.moore@chester.ac.uk to book your place

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Recovery Ally Training

Start Date: 16 November 2022 12:00 pm

End Date: 16 November 2022 1:00 pm

Location: Online

Join us for an online workshop that guides you towards a deeper understanding of what recovery means and how to champion it as an ally.

In this workshop you’ll learn how to challenge stigma, develop active listening skills and discuss the individual journey a person in recovery experiences.

Email k.moore@chester.ac.uk to book your place

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Santander Career Fest 2022

Start Date: 1 November 2022 9:00 am

End Date: 30 November 2022 6:00 pm

Location: Online

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During November Santander will be hosting an alternative graduate event – Career Fest. Wherever you are in your career journey, Career Fest is designed to help you, whether you are looking for a career at Santander or not, our sessions will help you to build the confidence to go out and make your career dreams a reality.

Industry experts will share insights, tools and tips that will help you realise your potential.

The event kicks off on 1 November with a session aimed at giving you the ‘Confidence to Connect’.

Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to during Career Fest:

  • Expert guidance on a range of subjects, including mental resilience, discovering your personal brand, and building effective relationships
  • The inside track from some of our current grads
  • Insights from our women in tech network
  • Tips on navigating our application process and much more
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