Health and Wellbeing

Before you arrive at Sheffield, ensure you:

i) Register for the University Health Service

The University Health Service (UHS) is a National Health Service (NHS) General Practice which is available to all students living in Sheffield (and their dependents living within the Practice's inner boundary) who are registered at the University of Sheffield, providing that they are studying for 3 months or more.

Full details on how to register are provided on the 'University Health Service' page.

ii) Inform the University of any accessibility requirements

If you have limited mobility or you are a wheelchair user, please contact the Student Administration Service before attending Registration, preferably a few days before coming to the University.

We can assist you with any alternative arrangements that may be necessary.

Support for disabled and dyslexic students

The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) is a friendly and confidential service. They provide support and advice with the aim of enabling students to access their studies and University services. For example, if you have trouble reading documents on particular colours of paper, or have a medical condition that requires extra exam time.

Video

Use this link to the DDSS video hosted on the Kaltura media hub if you wish to view full screen.

Once you are registered as a student at the University and you have activated your computer account (student login) you will have access to a variety of student support services.

Student Online Support hub

The student online support hub can direct you to any relevant support you may need. In particular:

  • Online signposting tool

  • Health and wellbeing

  • Safety and security

  • Course support

  • Financial worries

  • Support A–Z (full list of all University support pages).

When your IT account is activated, please access the Student Support hub to see what support and services are available to you, see:

Student Wellbeing Service

  • part of the Student Online Support hub

Student Access to Mental Health Support (SAMHS)

If you need mental health support during your studies you can book an appointment with SAMHS. For more information, visit:

  • SAMHS (student login required)