In response to Government advice relating to the Covid-19 pandemic the Standing Together Team are currently providing remote support to students until further notice . You are still able to access advice and support through Microsoft Teams and via email and a Case Worker will work with you to deliver support in the most accessible way for you.
We are aware that many people will be at greater risk of abuse during the lockdown period and that many may be feeling unsafe isolating in a house at this time. If you are concerned about someone you know or if you are living with an abusive person, please download the free The Bright Sky app which enables users to locate their nearest support services by searching their area, postcode or current location. Please only download this app if it is safe to do so and you are sure that your mobile phone is not being monitored.
For out of hours support, you can contact Qwell-they offer online support in addition to 1-1 chat based counselling with a qualified counsellor. No referral is required.
Whether you disclose on this system or not and regardless of whether you leave your contact email, we want to make sure you are able to access the support you need.
Information about other reporting and support options can be found within the ‘Need Help’ section of the Studying at Leicester page and also on the Students’ Union Advice page.
If you are able to leave your contact email on this system, we will be better able to determine the most appropriate support for you, with you ultimately deciding for yourself how you would like to proceed. Submitting information on this system does not trigger a formal disciplinary process, or any other process.
Once your disclosure is received we will get in touch with you to meet and discuss your options further in person or remotely (male and female advisors are available). You will have the opportunity to ask questions and this will continue with the Wellbeing Case Worker you initially speak to until you feel you have received all the support you need.
The support we can offer is listed below:
We can provide information about specialist support services both within and outside of the University
We can help you make contact with any support service you choose to engage with
If you want us to, we can communicate with your academic department on your behalf to discuss your situation and ensure you are receiving the best support possible from your lecturers and tutors
We can help find solutions to other problems or issues you may be experiencing in your everyday life, regardless of whether this is directly related to the incident you have disclosed or not
Even if you are unable to complete the questions in this disclosure system, or access any other support, at this point in time, you can still access the support you need at a later date before you leave the University.
For more information about the role of a Wellbeing Case Worker please watch this video guide. Case Worker Video-Plain Text Script v2.docx30.86 KB For more general information, please contact the Standing Together team by emailing standingtogether@le.ac.uk.
Internal Support
Student Support Services (University):
Standing Together team: can offer practical support and guidance in relation to unacceptable behaviours. Our work involves supporting students on a 1:1 basis, and providing holistic support options and referrals, where relevant. After an initial needs and risk assessment, we can provide students with options in relation to reporting and support – including those detailed above and below. We can also support students in accessing services and coordinating this. In order to access this support, please leave your contact email address when completing the online disclosure form. For more information, please visit the campaigns tab of this system.
Welfare team: https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/welfare (particularly for financial concerns, support for underrepresented groups, and general advice and signposting)
