Find support
Here is a list of important, external numbers that you may need during your time at Oxford Brookes University:
General Health
Brookes Medical Centre
01865 483193
medical.centre@brookes.ac.uk
Studental
A dental practice on the Headington Campus, providing NHS dental care to the staff and students of Brookes.
studental.co.uk
01865 689 997
NHS 111
Medical advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
111
Mental health & wellbeing
Oxford Brookes Wellbeing
(inlcuding counselling services) 01865 484650
Oxfordshire Minds
Oxfordshire Mind Information line:
01865 247788
Samaritans
24-hour emotional support to anyone who is suicidal or despairing.
116 123
Nightline
Listening, support and information service run for students, by students, 8pm-8am.
01865 270 270
Skype: oxfordnightline
Sexual Health
Chlamydia testing kits are available from the Brookes Medical Centre.
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
If you’re worried you may be pregnant or want advice on abortion.
08457 304 030
National Sexual Health Helpline
Confidential advice, information and referrals on all aspects of sexual health and HIV/Aids.
0800 567 123
Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service
Sexual health clinics offering a full range of services. sexualhealthoxfordshire.nhs.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust
A national HIV and sexual health charity, offering support advice and services for anyone living with or effected by HIV.
01865 243389 www.tht.org.uk
Equal Opportunities
Brookes Disability Services
To find out about Brookes’ support for disabled and dyslexic students, visit www. brookes.ac.uk/student/ services/disability/ or go to brookes.ac.uk and search ‘disability’.
Brookes Dyslexia/SPLD Services
01865 484653
www.brookes.ac.uk/ students/wellbeing/ disability-and-dyslexia-service/contact/
British Dyslexia Association
0118 966 8271
Equal Opportunities Commission
Advice for anyone who feels they have been unfairly treated.
0845 601 5901
University Services
Brookes Union Advice Service
brookesunion.org.uk/advice
su.advice@brookes.ac.uk
01865 484 770
University Counselling Service
They can provide advice and support on stress or anxiety and offer various counselling services and self help resources.
wellbeing-recpt@brookes.ac.uk
01865 484 650
Student Central
Offer a range of support from their teams. This includes programme advice, assistance with PIP and handling of student complaints or appeals.
studentcentral@brookes.ac.uk
01865 483 455
Student Support Coordinators
Your faculty will have SSC’s who can provide help and advice.
Search ‘Student Support Coordinator’ on brookes.ac.uk
Library
Subject specific staff are available to help you.
Chaplaincy
Prayer and quiet rooms available, and they can offer a sympathetic ear.
chaplaincy@brookes.ac.uk
01865 484 690
Upgrade
brookes.ac.uk/students/upgrade
Upgrade is the University's confidential study advice service for anyone who wants advice on statistics, maths and study skills such as planning and writing essays, assignments and dissertations, and more.
upgrade@brookes.ac.uk
