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 ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ. 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

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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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