Information and guidance on where to go for help
Organisations providing help and support
Student Support organisations
Student Minds – Student mental health charity
Save the Student – Financial and practical advice for students
Health & Well-Being Support
NHS Every Mind Matters – help and advice for looking after your mental health
Beat – help and support for people with Eating Disorders
Ollie Foundation – charity providing support and advice around suicide prevention
Women’s Aid – Domestic Abuse support and advice
Frank – Charity supporting people with addiction
Exercise and activities
Sport England – Stay in Work Out
Coursera FREE online short courses
Financial assistance
Hospitality Action – grants for people working in the hospitality industry
General Financial Support
Concerns about paying bills
If you have any concerns about paying bills or financial concerns you should always look to seek help and advice as soon as possible. The Citizens Advice website is a good place to find information.
The Money Saving Expert page also has links to useful resources and information.
Help paying rent or mortgage
More information and advice about moving house or making rental or mortgage payments can be found on the Shelter charity website.
Business Support
Planning on setting up your own business post-graduation. There is a lot of useful resources available for you in addition to those provided during your studies.
National Enterprise Network. Network of Enterprise agencies that provide local support for business start-ups.
Links to Government resources and grants for businesses
Southwark Pioneers Fund. The Southwark Pioneers Fund is an ambitious new programme of support for business founders and aspiring entrepreneurs in Southwark.
Tower Hamlets Business Support
Support and helplines
If you or someone you know is suffering from Domestic Abuse, isolation rules do not apply. Police response and support services remain available. Nationally, there is advice and support available but you should call 999 if you are in immediate danger. Locally, the Solace Advocacy and Support Service is also available to women and men in Southwark aged 16 or over in Southwark.
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Further information
Link to apply for self-employed grant
Self employed and universal credit
Employment Support information
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE)
