We know that the support you need will change throughout your time at Manchester. We therefore provide support based on what you need right now. The support wheel below illustrates the different levels of need you may be experiencing and the associated support you can access.
Click on the dropdowns below the image to see what support is available based on your current level of need.
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Do you feel:
You need urgent specialist help and support.
However bad you’re feeling, you’re not alone and we’re here to help and support you. By reaching out, you can access the following University services:
If you're in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department. The nearest local A&E unit to the University campus is Manchester Royal Infirmary, which provides urgent mental health support as well as help for injuries and medical emergencies.
Do you feel:
You should seek specialist support.
**If you’re experiencing a crisis or emergency, visit the Counselling and Mental Health Service's Help in a Crisis page for details of the range of support available to you.**
Do you feel:
You should access further support. We provide a variety of support services you can access.
Do you feel:
There are a range of online and in-person resources and support you can access.
Do you feel:
For this level of need, you might not feel that you need any direct support. However, you can still proactively look after your wellbeing and access self-care resources.
Evidence shows that there are a number of types of activity that improve wellbeing. As a University, we’ve based our Six Ways to Wellbeing framework* around these.
The great thing about the Six Ways is that you don’t have to do all of them – and some activities, such as going on a walk with friends, allow you to do more than one at once. It’s important to find a blend of things that fits with your lifestyle yet stays fresh and varied, keeping you inspired.
*The evidence behind our Six Ways is summarised in ‘Five ways to wellbeing’ – written by the Centre for Well-being at the New Economics Foundation.
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