Leeds University Union Music Society

If you have some questions about student wellbeing, contact our Wellbeing and Inclusivity Officer, Ellie Clark at luums.welfare@gmail.com.

Advice and information to help you through challenges of student life such as:

• Mental Health
• Money

If you are working or studying in the performing arts and have an illness or injury that is impacting your ability to work or study, you may be eligible for support from BAPAM.

A medical practice specifically designed for students. Alongside usual GP services, the student medical practice also has comprehensive mental , sexual and reproductive health support.

MindWell is the mental health website for people in Leeds. Funded by the NHS, it brings together information about local and national services, as well as self-help tools and resources

Support and treatment for gambling-related harms and any co-occurring mental health needs.

• Call: 0113 380 1285

A confidential listening and instant messaging service for students across Leeds Universities, open most days during term time 8pm-8am. Although affiliated with LUU as a society, Nightline is run independently by student volunteers.

• Text (free): 85258

The UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

A charity that supports people with mental health problems, campaigns for better services, and raises awareness to combat stigma.

This LUU page features numerous resources for different circumstances including, keeping connected, staying active and mindfulness.

Monday – Friday | 9:30am-4:30pm
Open at 10:00am on Wednesdays

Visit the Help Desk in the LUU Foyer and/or Contact: advice@luu.ac.uk

LUU Advice is a free, confidential and independent service, which you can access in person or online. The trained advisors will talk to you about anything, from housing and exams, to budgeting and relationships.

The Student Counselling and Wellbeing service is a team of professional counsellors, wellbeing practitioners and mental health advisors. They offer free and confidential support to you during your time as a student.

The Harassment and Misconduct Team (Report and Support) has advisors who can offer support and give guidance to students regarding options and next steps after an incident has occurred. Disclosures can be made anonymously, or you can share your details so you can get support directly from an advisor.

Leeds Housing Options

• Call 0113 222 4412

Advice for people who are homeless at risk of homelessness for any reason, or have nowhere to sleep tonight

Money Buddies

• Call 0113 235 0276

If you’re having problems with money or debt, visit Money Buddies for free, confidential, impartial advice on debt, budgeting support, energy bill savings and much more

Citizens Advice Leeds

• Call 0808 2787878

For advice on money, debt, benefits, housing or other areas call the number for an initial triage appointment.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

• Opening Times 10am-10pm:
• Call 0300 33006030

Telephone support for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+.

Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service

• Email info@leedssbs.org.uk
• Call 0113 305 5800

If someone you were close to has ended their own life you can access one-to-one, group and family support alongside counselling.

Samaritans

• https://www.samaritans.org/
• Call 116 123

A mental health charity. Get in touch about anything that’s troubling you no matter how big or small the issue is.

Leeds Domestic Violence Service

• Call 0113 246 0401

Provides confidential support, information and access to emergency accommodation.
24 hour access.

Forward Leeds Inspiring Change

• Call 0113 887 2477

Support for anyone regarding drug use.

NHS Crisis Support

• Call 111

Welfare concerns

As a society we really value feedback about how we can make LUUMS an inclusive and safe space for all. Your suggestions will be used to make long-term improvements to the society.

feedback form

If you would like to voice some concerns, either for yourself or on behalf of someone, please fill out of the form linked below. All welfare concerns will be handled with confidentiality and sensitivity.