Wellbeing and support

Lancaster has a range of specialist support services that work in partnership with your academic department and your college to offer you the right support at the right time.

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Where can I get support at University?

An introduction to student wellbeing support at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é. Hear about our College Advisory Teams, central Wellbeing Services and how we can help you.

  • We have a range of support services, accessed by contacting the ASK Service

  • Disability and Inclusive Practice Service

    Our staff provide support for all disabled students from first enquiry through to graduation

  • An advisor team is based in each college to provide students with pastoral support

Students' union support

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Students' Union is here to enhance every aspect of your time as a student, supporting your social life, your studies, your sporting activities, your hobbies and interests, and the causes you care about.

The Union's Advice service is here for students at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é and its partner institutions across the globe. They offer independent, confidential, free advice on a wide range of issues, from your course and exams, to budgeting, health and wellbeing, and more.

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Chaplaincy

Our multi-faith Chaplaincy Centre is a welcoming place for people of all faiths and none. It includes facilities for the Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islam and Jewish faiths and also a Muslim Prayer Room.

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Family-friendly Lancaster

We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly university that is committed to supporting staff and students with parenting and caring responsibilities.

Family-friendly Lancaster
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Ask our students

  • Looking after your mental health

    Second-year Design student Tai describes how he looks after his mental health and wellbeing whilst studying.

  • A supportive community

    Mujahid describes how the support available at Lancaster has helped him settle into university life.

Why Lancaster?

We believe that Lancaster is everything a university should be. We support you through your studies, research and career.

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