Health, safety & security

Information about the University’s Health, Safety and Security policy is available on the website.

Please note that for professional modules there may be additional requirements in relation to health and safety.

In order to maintain safety for students for whom lone working is part of their placement experience the Department provides guidance which is available on the Student Safety website.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought additional health and safety considerations for students undertaking practice placements. Although no placement is completely without risk whilst Covid-19 is still present, the evidence to date indicates that most healthcare students are at a low risk of experiencing severe symptoms from Covid-19 infection (Council of Deans of Health, 2020). However, some students may be at increased risk and a risk assessment approach is adopted. You are therefore encouraged to engage with any Departmental processes that help to support your safety and well-being at any stage of your programme.