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Wellbeing & Mental Health

At UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, we work to support psychological wellbeing of our community: recognising the importance of practicing self-care, showing kindness and managing compassionately

Mental Health First Aiders

Our Department has a number of certified Mental Health First Aiders. This means they are available for staff and students to approach as a first port of call when you need some support – or just someone to listen. You can contact any one of them in the list below, at any time.

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Student Intranet: Help & Support

Find information and support across UCL, the Faculty and from our Department, on the Engineering Faculty student intranet.

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Staff Intranet: Wellbeing Page

On the staff intranet you can learn more about the wellbeing and mental health support and resources available to our staff.

Quick links

  • Being Well at UCL is the central Wellbeing page for UCL staff and students, full of resources, information, events and more to help you with your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Healthy Mind is a hub of information, support and resources about Mental Health for staff and students at UCL.

Crisis support

If you're feeling distressed and require urgent support:

  • Contact UCL's Employee Assistance Programme on 0800 197 4510
     
  • Contact Samaritans on 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
     
  • Contact your GP to arrange an emergency appointment or call the NHS out-of-hours medical line on 111

If you or anyone is in immediate danger of hurting themselves or others:

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