Looking after yourself and having access to GP/NHS support when you come to university is important. We’ve included some key information below to help you stay well, including the steps you need to take to have access to care and treatment should or when the need arises.
It is important to register with a local GP before or as soon as you arrive in Cardiff. You will need to have a Cardiff address to register with a GP in that area.
What support is available?
All students at Cardiff Met have access to free and confidential advice and support from Student Services for the following conditions:
- disabilities
- medical conditions
- neurodiverse conditions – dyslexia, other SpLDs, ADHD
- autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASCs)
- mental health conditions
- wellbeing support
Physical health resources
- Being Well Living Well – online programme available to Cardiff Met students
Course: Student Information Module, Section: Being Well, Living Well
Current Students
If you would like to discuss any medical or health related conditions that impact your life on a day-to-day basis, which may also impact on your ability to study, we would advise you to meet with a member of the Wellbeing Service to discuss your needs and the support available.
Having support in place can make a significant difference, in terms of your studies.
Complete our Wellbeing Triage form and we will arrange a meeting with a member of the team for you:
Disability, Wellbeing and Counselling support
New Students
If you would like to discuss any medical or health related conditions that impact your life on a day-to-day basis, which may also impact on your ability to study, we would advise you to meet with a member of the Wellbeing Service to discuss your needs and the support available.
Having support in place can make a significant difference, in terms of your studies.
Complete our Prospective Student Triage form and we will arrange a meeting with a member of the team for you:
Prospective Student Triage
International Students
Current International students
If you would like to discuss any medical or health related conditions that impact your life on a day-to-day basis, which may also impact on your ability to study, we would advise you to meet with a member of the Wellbeing Service to discuss your needs and the support available.
Having support in place can make a significant difference, in terms of your studies.
Complete our Wellbeing Triage form and we will arrange a meeting with a member of the team for you:
Disability, Wellbeing and Counselling support
New International students
In the first instance please disclose any additional support needs to the Global Engagement Student Advisory Service (intstudentadvice@cardiffmet.ac.uk) as early as possible in the application process. The Wellbeing Service will then contact you to discuss any support needs you may have.
If you have any questions regarding additional support please contact
wellbeingsupport@cardiffmet.ac.uk
