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Wellbeing

The School and University are committed to supporting both students and staff health and wellbeing.

Staff health and wellbeing resources

The School of Medicine recognise our staff need to be supported in all aspects of wellbeing to grow and flourish at work. The University is committed to ensuring that staff have a safe, healthy and enjoyable place to work and provide a range of services for staff.

If you have any wellbeing issues or questions about support available, please o reach out to your Line Manager or a preferred colleague at the School who can help signpost you to the resources available.

Directing students to wellbeing resources

Support is available for students when they need it. Know where to direct them so they can access the resources available and contact the team that is best placed to offer help. 

Wellbeing Support

The school has its own dedicated Wellbeing team that understands the challenges of studying on the MBChB programme. They provide individual face-to-face and online appointments, support over the phone or by email, and are on hand at important times such as during the assessment season. They also run wellbeing focused events and activities throughout the academic year. 

  • Direct students to the Wellbeing area (link) of the student intranet

Academic Support

Every student is allocated an Academic Advisor who provides them with academic support and can signpost them to wellbeing services. They also can attend study skills sessions, organised by the School or the University Library, along with study sessions and peer to peer teaching initiatives.

  • Direct students to the Academic support (link) page of the student intranet

Financial Support

The Money, Advice and Guidance team in Student Services offer advice and support to help with financial difficulties. 

Library & Resources

The University of Liverpool Library provides plenty of study opportunities, both in person and online, as well as specialist resources for student doctors. 

Sharing Concerns

There is a simple process for University Staff, Clinicians and Students to raise concerns with the School of Medicine.

Peer mentoring

Student doctors have the chance to be a part of different mentoring schemes to provide or benefit from the support of peers. First year students benefit from the school’s peer mentor scheme, linking them with students in a later year., They can also benefit from schemes provided by various medical Societies. 

  • Direct students to the Mentor Schemes (link) page of the student intranet