Health and Wellbeing - St Chad's College Durham

At St Chad’s we offer support for students around a wide range of issues with the aim of ensuring that you can fulfil your academic potential and make the most of the wider student experience opportunities available in St Chad’s and across the wider University. The Vice Principal, Dr Victoria Brown, along with the Assistant Principals, Jeanna Spencer and Charlie Pemberton, are available to meet with you around issues such as:

Academic concerns
Health concerns and what to do if you are ill
Social and relationship issues
Concerns about fees and finance
Disability or access needs
Harassment and bullying
Sexual misconduct and violence
And many other things relating to your wellbeing!

Experience suggests that accessing support at an early stage often means that issues can be resolved quickly so do come and talk to us. Staff offices are located on the first floor (Cathedral side) of Main College. For urgent issues, do drop-in and see us but in most cases we encourage you to book an appointment using the online appointment booking system. Alternatively do email us via chads.support@durham.ac.uk. This inbox is monitored Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5 pm. For support outside of office hours, please see the ‘Where to find help’ link below.

Book an appointment with Chad's Student Support

Follow the link below to book an appointment with the student support team at St Chad's College.

Book here

Where to find help

If you are not sure where to find help, click here for more information including if you need urgent help.

More information here

Meet the student support team

Victoria, Jeanna and Charlie are here to offer support - find out more about what they do by clicking below.

More information here

Chaplaincy and Faith Support at St Chad's

Click here to find out more about chaplaincy and faith support at St Chad's College through our College Chaplain, David Rushton.

More information here

Complete a Self-cert

To complete a Self-certification of Absence Form, follow the link below.

Information here

Register with a GP in Durham

It is important that all students register with a GP in Durham soon after arrival. The registration process is straight-forward.

More information

A range of specialist support services are also available through Durham University including the Counselling and Mental Health Service and Disability Support. Appointments are available by appointment and the student support team in St Chad’s can also help you to access these services.