Wellbeing

The School and University are committed to supporting both students and staff health and wellbeing.

Staff health and wellbeing resources

The School of Medicine recognise our staff need to be supported in all aspects of wellbeing to grow and flourish at work. The University is committed to ensuring that staff have a safe, healthy and enjoyable place to work and provide a range of services for staff.

If you have any wellbeing issues or questions about support available, please o reach out to your Line Manager or a preferred colleague at the School who can help signpost you to the resources available.

Directing students to wellbeing resources

Support is available for students when they need it. Know where to direct them so they can access the resources available and contact the team that is best placed to offer help. 

Wellbeing Support

The school has its own dedicated Wellbeing team that understands the challenges of studying on the MBChB programme. They provide individual face-to-face and online appointments, support over the phone or by email, and are on hand at important times such as during the assessment season. They also run wellbeing focused events and activities throughout the academic year. 

  • Direct students to the Wellbeing area (link) of the student intranet

Academic Support

Every student is allocated an Academic Advisor who provides them with academic support and can signpost them to wellbeing services. They also can attend study skills sessions, organised by the School or the University Library, along with study sessions and peer to peer teaching initiatives.

  • Direct students to the Academic support (link) page of the student intranet

Financial Support

The Money, Advice and Guidance team in Student Services offer advice and support to help with financial difficulties. 

Library & Resources

The University of Liverpool Library provides plenty of study opportunities, both in person and online, as well as specialist resources for student doctors. 

Sharing Concerns

There is a simple process for University Staff, Clinicians and Students to raise concerns with the School of Medicine.

Peer mentoring

Student doctors have the chance to be a part of different mentoring schemes to provide or benefit from the support of peers. First year students benefit from the school’s peer mentor scheme, linking them with students in a later year., They can also benefit from schemes provided by various medical Societies. 

  • Direct students to the Mentor Schemes (link) page of the student intranet

Definitions

Select an option below to view its definition with more information.

Reasonable adjustments

Any measures put in place to remove barriers that student face due to a disability. Reasonable adjustments are recommended if a student has a student support plan registered with the School of Medicine. Examples of reasonable adjustments made in placement include; reducing where possible the amount of time a student is required to stand or walk, the use of an amplified stethoscope, allowing additional time to read and respond for students with specific learning difficulty. We will transfer information about reasonable adjustments ahead of a student’s placement.

 

Transfer of information

Transfer of information (TOI) describes the process where the School Wellbeing Team will outline to placement sites in advance any students that may require extra support. The School transfer mandatory, minimum information in the form of a code for all students with; a student support plan for disability, those with significant health issues, significant wellbeing support, returning students and significant professionalism and attendance concerns.

Students have an option to transfer more in the form of a short paragraph to better describe their needs. Currently the TOI also highlights students who have an increased risk from Covid and who have an Occupational Health plan available on request. If sites are aware of any students that require extra support, this should be flagged to the School Wellbeing Team.

You can read the guidance here:

Transfer of Info Guidance STUDENT (PDF)

Transfer of Info Guidance STAFF (PDF)

Wellbeing Team (Welfare and Support of Studies)

An informal support service based in the School of Medicine providing support and advice on a wide range of health, education, finance and wellbeing concerns. The service links directly to other University services including Mental Health Liaison Service (MHAS), Counselling Service, Disability Team, International Team, Money advice and Guidance. Students can book directly or be referred by AA, year lead, progress panel or placement. If sites are aware of any students that require extra support, this should be flagged to the School Wellbeing Team.

 

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