College Wellbeing Service
The College Wellbeing Service is available to all students at Heart of Worcestershire College and provides access for any student experiencing difficulties or concerns including health, emotional well-being, mental health, accommodation and sexual health and relationships. Students can also access information on local services, advice and support groups as well as receive one to one wellbeing support.
One to one support will ensure that students are given strategies and resources to improve emotional wellbeing and achieve and succeed at college. We provide a safe space for students to explore and overcome barriers to learning and to build coping strategies and resilience. Onward referrals to external services can also be implemented for specialist support.
We have a duty of care to safeguard all our learners, and our aim is to empower and equip all learners with the skills needed to keep themselves safe and to achieve and reach their full potential. This includes education, advice and guidance on topics such as how to manage issues around bullying, staying safe online, healthy relationships and how to recognise potential harm or threat to yourself or others. In addition, the PREVENT Strategy ensures that safeguards are in place to identify and protect our learners from being drawn into illegal activities associated with extremism, radicalisation and terrorism. This ensures to that college is a safe and supportive learning environment.
Further to the above information, here at HoW College we are very proud of our safeguarding practice. Which is why we have included a further document to reassure you of how we safeguard our students and what to expect from us.
Your wellbeing is very important to us, which is why our Wellbeing Team have dedicated email addresses. We know that this may be an uncertain and anxious time for many of you and if you feel anxious or worried at any time, please talk to a member of staff who can make a referral, you can refer yourself on the student portal or contact the team via the emails below.
Worcester & Malvern
Redditch & Bromsgrove
Mental Health Support
Here at HoW College we understand that not all health issues are visible, and we strive to take mental health just as seriously as physical health conditions. According to Mind UK, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. Even though mental health problems have been on the rise in recent years, only 1 in 8 adults are currently getting treatment for their mental health problems; that’s why we want to help break any stigmas surrounding seeking help.
As well as having access to the College's Wellbeing support team, you may wish to access further mental health support widely available across Worcestershire and nationwide. Below are a few resources that may be of assistance.
Adults - Mental health support for adults | Mental health support for adults | Worcestershire County Council
Children & young people. Mental health and emotional wellbeing | Worcestershire County Council
Samaritans free phone 116 123
