Student Support and Wellbeing

Student Support at Kent

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Our safeguarding policies are designed to protect children and adults at risk of harm on our campuses or involved in any related University activity including safeguarding for apprenticeship students in employment.

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Supporting our students

At Kent we are committed to the wellbeing of our students and supporting them through a range of expertise and initiatives.

From dedicated mental health advisors and specialist support to alternative therapies such as our Kent Community Oasis Garden, we take a holistic and individual approach to supporting our students. 

We have expert staff to support students and discuss academic adjustments. We can help with mental health, disability, autism and specific learning differences (SpLDs, including ADHD and dyslexia), and accessibility.

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Student Support and Wellbeing have been central to my time at university. The brilliant and attentive support I received, particularly during the pandemic, allowed me to flourish academically.

Final Year Law student 2022

Re-thinking student support

Find out more about some of the fantastic initiatives at Kent where we work with our students to tackle mental health in new ways.

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Green therapy

Why students love our Kent Community Oasis Garden

Explore Student Support and Wellbeing

Not sure where to start? Check out our guide on seeking support from Student Support and Wellbeing.

Looking for information on Inclusive Learning Plans (ILPs)? Our ILP guide page can help.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • Counselling offers a safe confidential space to help you re-balance thoughts, feelings and behaviours about life in general.
  • Mental health advisers can assist you with managing the impact of your mental health on your academic progress and your day to day wellbeing.
  • Specialist wellbeing support - practical help and advice on sexual assault or rape, discrimination, hate incidents or bullying.
  • Addiction support - manage addiction and restore control, including gaming, gambling and substance use.

Disability and Neurodiversity

  • Specific learning differences - advisers, study skills tutors and mentors can support you to manage and thrive with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
  • Autism support can help with transition into university life, managing academic work, accommodation and socialising.
  • Disability support is available for students with mobility issues, hearing loss or visual impairment, and both long term and temporary health issues.
  • Long-term health conditions - get advice and support in making the most of uni life whilst managing conditions such as chronic fatigue or diabetes.

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For contact information and where to find us on our UK campuses please visit our Contact Us page.