LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
There are lots of national and local services that are handy to know about should you need them. We have come up with a list of essential contacts we think every UA92 student should have to hand just in case they ever need them.
USEFUL SUPPORT CONTACTS
UA92’s local GMP Police Station is Stretford Police Station, Trafford North.
Email: traffordnorth@gmp.police.uk
Phone: 0161 856 7655
Website: WWW.GMP.POLICE.UK/TRAFFORD
Twitter: @GMPSTRETFORD
Facebook: GMP TRAFFORD NORTH
999 – The main emergency number.
This is the emergency number for police, ambulance, fire brigade, coastguard, cliff rescue, mountain rescue, cave rescue, etc. Note the important word ‘EMERGENCY’. This number should be used only when urgent attendance by the emergency services is required – for example someone is seriously ill or injured, or a crime is in progress.
101 – The non-emergency number for the police
Use 101 when you want to contact the police, but it’s not an emergency – i.e. an immediate response is not necessary and/or will not be serve any purpose. For example, your car has been stolen, your property has been damaged, your home has been broken into.
111 – NHS
NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone. You can ask for a translator if you need one.
UK Council for International Student Affairs
The Trussell Trust is nationwide network of food banks provide emergency food and support to those who need it. Visit their website to find a food bank near you.
PAPYRUS runs a suicide prevention helpline called HOPELINEUK.
If you need someone to talk to. Whatever you’re going through, you can call the Samaritans any time, from any phone for FREE.
The Student Assistance Programme is a free, confidential counselling service that provides you with emotional and practical support for concerns big or small. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Sexual Health Advisor, Shaun Daniel, is available for confidential appointments to discuss:
- Advice & guidance
- Contraception
- Free STI screenings
You can contact Shaun by email: shaun.daniel@ mft.nhs.uk or by phone: 07473698814 to book an appointment. Alternatively, just get in touch with the Student Support Team and we can contact Shaun on your behalf. Please not that all sexual health appointments are confidential, so no information is shared with UA92.
Turn2Us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. They can offer support with things like checking you’re getting all the benefits you might be entitled to. Check out their website for more information.
HOW TO ACCESS STUDENT SUPPORT
DROP-IN
The best way to access any of the student support service is through a drop-in appointment with our team:
Mondays & Thursdays 1-2pm Old Trafford Campus. or Tuesdays & Fridays 1-2pm UA92 Business School.
You can contact the Student Support Service by emailing
well-being@ua92.ac.uk.
All emails are confidential and seen only by the Student Support Service.
USEFUL CONTACTS
For immediate support, or support out side of operating hours, you can contact any of these local or national support services, to speak to someone straight away.