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MSRC - Links to Support & Information Services
Studying Medicine can sometimes feel like a bit of a roller coaster ride. It's good to know that there are services you can turn to if you need advice. Knowing when to ask for help is a valuable strength. Below are some links you may find useful.
Useful course info:
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Fresher's handbook (requires Adobe Acrobat)
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My past exam results (requires login)
Travel Infomation for students on placements
Here's the updated timetable (read the terms and conditions first) for the Shuttle Bus Service for staff and students (MS Word doc)
LTHT Shuttlebus Service
This is a good link for students going on a placement who dont have a car
www.yorkshiretravel.net
Financial information
Money4medstudents
Financial advice specifically aimed at Medical students
NHS Bursary info for those in their 4th year of study - read this if you are in 4th year, have done a foundation year and are in your 3rd year, or if you are intercalating after 3rd year.
Support services
LUU Student Advice Centre
Tel: 0113 380 1300
E-mail: advice@luu.leeds.ac.uk
Independent, confidential and free, information, advice and representation
from professional advisors covering issues such as; Money, Housing,
Immigration, Academic procedures, Other University procedures, student
welfare and your legal rights, Also provide condoms, pregnancy tests,
attack alarms, leaflets etc. Information desk - Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am -
4.30pm
Student Counselling
Service
Telephone 0113 343 4107 (out-of-hours answerphone)
Email: stucouns@adm.leeds.ac.uk
You might feel embarrassed calling the counselling service, but you can
always send them a quick e-mail first to see what they think. They offer
friendly, non-judgemental support to students who may be experiencing
difficulties including; anxiety, bereavement, problems with alcohol and
drugs, depression, eating disorder, examination anxieties, homesickness,
anger, relationship problems, insomnia, abuse, concerns about sexuality,
worries about appearance, etc.
Out of hours: Nightline: 0113 380 1381 The Samaritans: 0845 790 9090
Doctors for Doctors
Aims to provide help to doctors and students who find themselves in difficulty, be it through giving them reflective space to talk through issues or signposting to more appropriate organisations. We believe in early intervention where a colleague is showing signs of distress. If you feel that Doctors for Doctors could be of benefit to you or a colleague, please contact us.
Disability Services
Tel: 0113 343 3927
Provides a range of guidance and support to disabled and dyslexic students,
including advice about claiming Disabled Students' Allowances, trained
note-takers, readers, interpreters, orientation for blind and visually
impaired students, transcription of material into Braille, large print and
on to tape, support with exam concessions and dyslexia strategy sessions, 24
hr personal assistance scheme.Open: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Equality & Diversity
Tel: 0113 343 3927
Raise issues around equality & diversity and any unfair treatment with the
LUU Welfare Unit or the Equality Unit. E-mail: equality@leeds.ac.uk
International Student Office
Tel: 0113 343 3930
The international Student Office provides advice and practical help for
international students and their families, including; drop-in information,
enquiry service, student Lounge, advice on immigration and working
regulations, social activities, trips and host visits, help in getting used
to a new culture and systems, support with personal and academic problems,
assistance and activities for families. Open: Monday to Friday 10.00am -
3.30pm
Health
Leeds Student
Medical Practice
0113 295 4488
Drugs and Alcohol info (requires Adobe Acrobat)
Accomodation
Accommodation Services
Tel: 0113 343 7777
Helps students to find suitable University accommodation, offers advice
about accommodation problems, provides information about residential and
non-residential Wardens and Sub-Wardens. Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am -
4.30pm
UNIPOL
Provides information to students looking for accommodation outside that
which the University provides.
Careers
Careers Centre
Tel: 0113 343 5295
Offers Information, advice and guidance about career planning, work
experience, what employers want from you, and starting a business
Open: Monday 10.00am - 4.30pm
Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
2007 Medical Specialities Report (requires Adobe reader)
Describes the career choices and prospects available within medicine before
embarking on postgraduate training.
Work Placement Centre
Promotes and supports work placement activity throughout the University.
Student Services Centre
The Student Services Centre joins together various sections of Student Administration and Accommodation. Now located in the new Student Services Centre building. Provide a wide range of key administrative services to students and staff.
Spiritual
Chaplaincy
Tel: 0113 343 5071 (general enquiries)
Tel: 07780 613862 (out of hours)
A place of welcome and friendship for all - religious and non-religious
alike.
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Last updated by Brian McMillan on
Sunday 30th Jan 2010
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