In an increasingly volatile and distressing global environment, including the most recent conflict between Iran and Israel which has been highlighted heavily in the media in the last two weeks,?colleagues and students who have been affected are encouraged to seek support through the channels which are available within our community.

We have a caring and supportive global community and we also encourage people to reach out and speak to someone – whether a colleague, tutor or friend.

For staff:

You can contact your line manager to discuss any support or use one of the resources below:

• You can contact?AskHR?to find out more?about?support available to you, or access our?wellbeing resources and advice.
• The?Employee Assistance Programme?is a?24/7?confidential service for all staff who?need support with mental health, wellbeing or stress related issues. Calls are handled by qualified practitioners and advisors.
• We also have?First Aiders for Mental Health?across our University who can offer signposting and?a confidential listening space.
• For the latest travel advice, please refer to the?Foreign Office guidance. In addition, there is internal information about?travelling safely?via the Travel Insurance SharePoint page.

?For students:

• The Student Hub?is available to contact 24/7. You can speak to a member of the team via?email,?online chat, in-person or by calling 02380 599 599.
• The?SUSU Advice Centre?is also available to provide free, independent and confidential advice
• The?UK Council for International Student Affairs Advice Line?can be reached on +4420 7788 9214, open Monday to Friday (except for public holidays): 13.00 to 16:00 (UK time)

You can find further information about support for students via?The Student Hub.

For those wishing to support

If you feel able to contribute financially to any support efforts, you may want to consider well-established organisations such as?The British Red Cross.

We are aware there are fraudsters who will try and take advantage of a crisis situation in the form of scams, so as always please remain alert to possible scams and fraud.