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| The
Student Counselling Centre (SCC) |
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19 Clarendon Place
Leeds
LS2 9JY |
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| Opening hours: |
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8.30am - 5.00pm |
Mon - Fri |
| Appointment times |
9.00am - 5.00pm |
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| Drop-in |
1.00pm |
Mon - Fri, term time only |
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| Some late appointments are
available during term time. |
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| The SCC offers a confidential
counselling service frsom professionally qualified counsellors
for a wide range of issues. Counsellors are also available
to consult with staff about students who are concerning
them. |
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| Leeds
Student Medical Practice |
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4 Blenheim Court
Blenheim Walk
Leeds LS2 9AE |
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| Opening hours: |
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| Reception |
8.30am - 6.00pm |
Mon - Fri |
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9.30am - 11.00am |
Sat |
| Appointment Surgeries
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9.00am - 5.20pm |
Mon - Fri |
| Urgent Surgeries |
9.00am - 10.00am |
Mon - Fri |
| Saturday Emergency Surgeries |
9.30am - 11.00am |
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| Out of Hours Emergency |
Phone to speak to doctor or call for
advice |
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| Leeds Student Medical Practice
is an NHS General Practice, situtated close to the campus
and specialising in all aspects of student health. There
is a sick bay staffed 24 hours during term-time by qualified
nursing staff. The Practice offers a range of specialist
services, including liaison with psychiatric services
and a consultancy service for staff. |
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| Disability
Services / Equality Unit |
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Ground Floor
Social Sciences Building
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT |
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| Disability Services along
with the RNIB/University Transcription Centre provides
a range of services to disabled and dyslexic students
including: |
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Guidance and drop-in sessions |
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Assessment for academic support |
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Assistance with applications for Disabled Students
Allowances |
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| Student
Advice Centre |
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| First floor of the Union Building |
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| Opening hours: |
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| 9.30am - 4.30pm |
Mon - Fri |
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One off guidance from 11am - 4pm |
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LUU offers comprehensive information,
advice and representation for students, prospective students
and staff of the University of Leeds. Clients are seen
on an appointment basis, although brief enquiries can
be dealt with on a drop-in basis.
The staff have specialist knowledge in housing, academic
procedures, money, immigration and employment. They can
also advise and support students on the University Complaint
and Harassment procedures and they assess students for
the University Hardship Funds.
In addition to offering advice on an individual basis,
the service also produce a number of publications that
are available on the welfare website.
The service has a self-help student reference section. |
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| Nightline |
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| Upstairs in the Leeds University
Union building |
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| Hours: |
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| 8.00pm - 8.00am |
Every night, term time only |
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Nightline is a listening and
information telephone service run for students by students.
It is anonymous, non-judgemental, non-advisory and completely
confidential. It offers non-directive listening and provides
practical information on all areas of student life in
Leeds.
There is also a daytime drop-in service upstairs in the
Union building, where free condoms and pregnancy kits
are available. Nightline is funded by Leeds University
Union and is run by trained student volunteers from both
Leeds University and Leeds Metropolitan University. |
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| Chaplaincy |
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Emmanuel Institute
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT |
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The main Christian churches
and the Jewish community appoint Chaplains for members
of the University. Many other religious groups also flourish
within the University. Names and addresses of the Chaplains,
and contacts for other religious communities are available
from the administrator.
The chaplaincy operates a pastoral drop-in rota with a
Chaplain on duty at the Emanuel Institute (at the front
gate of the University) from 0900-1700 Monday to Friday.
Chaplains are also available at their home number outside
office hours for emergencies or appointments. Chaplains
offer all students: |
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A friendly ear, with no strings attached; |
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Problem solving counselling (helping to work through
difficult problems and developing decision making); |
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Crisis counselling (especially when faced with
sudden loss or trauma) |
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| International
students |
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| 18 Blenheim Terrace (across
the road from Parkinson steps) |
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| Opening Hours: |
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| Office |
10.00am - 3.30pm |
Mon - Fri |
| International students' lounge |
10.00am - 3.00pm |
Mon - Fri |
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| The International Student
Office offers help and advice to international students
with any problems they may experience before and during
their time at Leeds. The International Student Office
social activities are of particular help to students and
scholars experiencing culture shock and mental health
problems related to feeling isolated. These activities
give them an opportunity to meet other students in a similar
position to themselves and develop a support network. |
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| Skills
Centre |
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15 Blenheim Terrace
Leeds LS2 9JT |
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| The Skills Centre offers support
in the area of study skills development. The following
facilities are available: |
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Workshop programme |
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IT for collaborative projects |
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Group-working rooms |
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Study skills materials |
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Web resources |
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Advice and support |
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| For further information including
contact details, opening times and workshop titles visit
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/skillscentre/
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| Security |
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183 Woodhouse Lane
Leeds LS2 9JT
(opposite Blackwell's book shop) |
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| Tel: |
0113 343 2222 Emergencies |
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0113 343 5494 /
5495 General Enquiries |
| Fax: |
0113 343 5499 |
| Email: |
security@leeds.ac.uk |
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| Opening Hours: |
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| The service is open 24 hours
every day |
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| The University Precinct Security
Office is situated at the side of the Emmanuel Church
in Woodhouse Lane. Liaison is maintained by the Security
Service with the local police on all matters and thus
may be appropriate to call in an emergency. |
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