Personal Welfare
At Bath, we are interested in both your academic and personal development. Each undergraduate is assigned a Personal Tutor, with regular meetings scheduled throughout the first year to review progress and sort out any difficulties. The Student Support Team provides support for your well-being and representation. There is also a wide range of specialist support services designed to provide information, advice, practical help and support. These include Resident Tutors, the Students’ Union Academic and Welfare Centre (AWARE), the Counselling Service, Student Money Service, International Office, Chaplaincy, Learning Support Service, Careers Advisory Service, Childcare Services and the Health Centre. These services are described throughout the prospectus and more information is available at: www.bath.ac.uk/students/
Medical Centre
The University Medical Centre in situated on Campus with easy
access for the University population. It is an independent
National Health Service practice providing a full range of health
care services to patients who live within the practice area and
who choose to register with the practice. We provide a
personalised, caring and confidential service, developed to cater
for the needs of the staff, students and families of the University.
We work closely with the other University student support
services. Most services are free but there are charges for
prescriptions (unless exempt) and some non-NHS services.
We encourage all new students to register with a doctor. To register with us please download a registration form from our website (www.umcbath.co.uk/), complete it and bring it with you to the Medical Centre.
It is important to note the UK Department of Health recommends all first year University students of any age that have not been immunised should arrange to get vaccinated with Meningitis C from their doctor. For more information see www.meningitis.org/.
Childcare Services
Westwood Nursery provides high quality day care on campus for
48 children from the age of 6 months to school entry age. The
Nursery is open for 48 weeks of the year but student parents can
have the choice of a term-time only place.
Help may be available from a Childcare Grant for those who find the fees a problem (contact the Student Money Service for more information). Other childcare services include a half-term and vacation playscheme. Student parents are represented on the Childcare Advisory Group, which meets once a term.
For enquiries about the Nursery and/or to register on the waiting list, please contact the Childcare Services Manager. Places in the Nursery are subject to availability.
- Tel: +44 (0) 1225 386518
- Email: nursery@bath.ac.uk
Counselling
The counsellors provide an accessible, confidential and
professional service to all students, both in individual and group
sessions. It is usually possible to choose either a male or female
counsellor with whom to discuss any issues of concern in a
relaxed and non-judgemental setting. Student worries and
concerns include study difficulties, personal and relationship
problems, homesickness, eating issues, addictive behaviour, etc.
These may be addressed through single sessions, short term
support, or counselling over a longer period. Students registered
with the University Medical Centre may also be referred by a
general practitioner to one of the specialist practice counsellors.
www.bath.ac.uk/counselling/
Mature Students
Mature students may experience the transition to University in
many different ways compared to the majority of younger
students. Both the University and the Students’ Union support
services provide information, advice and support for mature
students. The Students’ Union AWARE centre publishes a Mature
Students’ Guide every year.
Chaplaincy
The University Chaplaincy Centre, in the heart of the campus,
welcomes people of all faiths or none. A Chaplain is on call for all
students and staff every day. The ecumenical team works closely
with leaders of several faiths. The Chaplaincy offers an active
programme of daily prayer, worship, public lectures, seminars
and discussion groups, and special trips. Also on campus there are
rooms, with washing facilities, set aside for Muslim prayers
(Norwood House Level 4 South End). There are active Christian,
Muslim, Baha’i and Jewish student societies on campus. Contact
the University Chaplain, Angela Berners-Wilson, for a list of these,
and all the churches and faith communities in Bath, or visit the
Chaplaincy website.