Wellbeing matters

Colleague wellbeing hub

This page is a central resource to support your workplace wellbeing. On this page, you'll find links to support your emotional, financial and physical wellbeing.

You’ll also find a section that contains all the staff, wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention training available to you.

If you have a question regarding staff wellbeing and support, or need further information related to anything contained on this page, please email our Staff Wellbeing Team at healthandwellbeing-staff@strath.ac.uk.

Employee Assistance Programme

Student support

If you're a student looking for wellbeing support, please visit the student Disability & Wellbeing pages.

Staff wellbeing & mental health training

Explore our range of online and in-person wellbeing and mental health training courses.

Browse our training courses

Upcoming events

Date: 25 February 2026 at 1pm

Location: online

Would you like to feel in control and understand the steps you could take to feel confident about your finances and make the most of your money? Managing your money can sometimes prove challenging and for many it's a case of knowing where to start. Our 'Making the Most of Your Money' presentation educates and explores ways that could make the most of your everyday finances. Join this live webinar on the Wednesday 25th February at 1pm to hear some ideas on how to manage your financial wellbeing.

Book Money Matters Webinar

Regular events

Sign up to take part in our Strathclyde Coffee Roulette and each month you'll be paired at random with another participating colleague. All you have to do is arrange a coffee break with your assigned buddy. You only have to sign up once to be part of Strathclyde Coffee Roulette.

You'll receive a monthly email giving details of your coffee partner. You can pause participation or unsubscribe at any time.

It’s a great way to meet new colleagues, expand your network, be socially active, and support your overall well-being by having some fun social interaction. Don't be shy - put your name on the spinning wheel and get to know your colleagues by playing Strathclyde Coffee Roulette!

 

Suicide impacts all of us, whether by knowing someone who has died in this way or having worked through a suicidal crisis or personal attempt. The Canmore Trust are facilitating ‘Safe Space’ sessions at the University of Strathclyde for anyone who has been impacted by suicide at any point in their lives – whether recent or distant.

The sessions will be hosted by The Canmore Trust’s ‘Experienced Friends’. Experienced Friends are people with personal experience of the impact of suicide and who have undergone additional training, including Leading First Aid for Mental Health. They are also experienced in group facilitation. The groups are open to any member of Strathclyde Staff. In the creation of safe spaces for discussion, confidentiality is paramount. The Canmore Trust will be working independently of the University and no aspect of group discussions will be shared with the University.

Sessions take place in the Disability and Wellbeing Room - TL466 at level 4 of the Learning and Teaching Building, Mary Dunn Wing at 6:15pm on the last Tuesday of each month. If you need any further information linked to this session you can contact tony.kane@strath.ac.uk.

Are you starting exercise, or looking to get away from the buzz of the gym?

Gym Confidence sessions see our cycle studio transformed into a quiet space with no background music and a selection of fitness equipment available to use. There will be a member of the H&F team present at the sessions. Contact Strathclyde Sport to book.

Strathclyde Sport is launching a new training course which is designed to encourage staff members to incorporate more activity into their working day. The aim of the course is to allow staff to feel more confident in the following: Arranging a departmental walk, planning a walking or active meeting and knowledge of university campus and spaces, to ensure walks are accessible and inclusive.

Wellness consultations are designed to help you find ways to add activity into your lifestyle and modify other lifestyle behaviours. They are one-to-one consultations with one of our Health & Fitness Coaches who will advise you on getting started on your fitness journey and may involve some activity so you should wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

These appointments are free to all members of Strathclyde Sport and non-member Staff of the University and are bookable online up to 14 days in advance. You will receive a starter exercise programme relating to your identified goals. Should you wish a full Personalised Exercise Plan this service is available, at an extra charge. Please discuss this with one of our Health & Fitness Coaches. Pop into Strathclyde Sport today for a chat.

Tuesdays, 12pm to 1pm
Sports Hall 1 at Strathclyde Sport with 16 available spots

Part of the StrathActive programme which is open to all staff & students on campus regardless of ability.

If you fancy playing badminton for fun and without the commitment of joining a club then our badminton sessions could be for you. It’s all about playing with friends in a casual and friendly environment.

 

Register for Staff Badminton Session

For more details and information on how to sign up please email meg.masson@strath.ac.uk or colin.flynn@strath.ac.uk

Morning session (online), 8.30am to 8.50am

First-timers are asked to log on at 8.20 for a settling-in and chat about what to expect. A great way to start your day with a bit of 'me time'!

Lunchtime session (in-person), 12.30pm to 12.50pm

In-person lunchtime meditation and mindfulness sessions are being run in the Student Disability & Wellbeing Room which you’ll find in the Mary Dunn Wing of the Learning & Teaching Building.

Again newbies are asked to pop along at 12.20pm for an introductory settling-in chat.

Mindful meditation sessions

Sessions are being held from 3.15pm-4.15pm and 4.30pm-5.30pm every Wednesday afternoon at the Chaplaincy with Buddhist monk, Rev Morawaka Dhammarakkhita. For more details and information on how to sign up please email meg.masson@strath.ac.uk.

Thursdays, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Many of us have the same issue: you rush to have your lunch at your desk because your to-do list is waiting and there is no common area around you where you could take a proper break with colleagues. If you’re a researcher and would like a change from your desk lunches, come along with your food to the Researchers’ Group weekly lunch meet-up on campus. We meet in different lunch spots on campus, you can find the location and timing each week on our SharePoint page. There is no agenda, no obligations – just a chance to meet fellow researchers!

Financial education webinars

To support you with your financial wellbeing, the following programme of financial wellbeing webinars will help you ensure your finances are in order and ready for the times ahead.

Financial guidance and/or advice is available for those who would like a follow up call.

Would you like to feel more confident in your understanding of credit reports and the effect they may have on your personal finances and goals? The concept of a credit score can be tricky to understand, but with our ‘Credit Scoring’ presentation, you’ll be best placed to know how a credit score is put together and what your score means for you.

Watch Credit Scoring webinar

Would you like to feel more confident in how to make the most of your money by budgeting? One of the key ways to take control and manage your financial health is through creating a budget. Budgeting can help you to create a spending plan for your money so that it can work harder for you and help you stay on track to reaching your financial goals.

Watch Budgeting webinar

Knowing where to start when you want to save money can feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. With a few small changes to the way you manage your money, you can create a clear path forward to get where you want to be. It is important to look at your goals, consider inflation within your plans, and know the different options available to you.

Watch Starting to Save webinar

Would you like to find out more on managing debt to help you stay financially fit? Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, feel overwhelming and if you don’t know how and where to get support, you could end up losing out financially. This presentation signposts support services and information to help you keep on track.

Watch Managing Debt webinar

Before you invest your money, it’s important to invest your time into learning the basics and understanding the risks. Our session helps you navigate the world of investing, from investment advice and considerations to risk appetite and market volatility. Remember, the value of investments can go down as well as up, so you may not get back what you invest. Capital at Risk.

Watch Beginners Guide to Investing

Financial Health Check available on request

You can book an appointment to go through a quick and easy 30 minute Financial Health Check, allowing you to ask any financial questions you may have. This complimentary service is available regardless of where you bank personally.

Book a 1 to 1 Financial Health Check

Need help now?

If you feel that you need help now, please contact your GP or you can call NHS 24 on 111. If you're in an emergency situation then the following Emergency Response Services are available:

 Campus Security 0141 548 2222 
 Emergency Services 999 
 Accident & Emergency Service Nearest to the University is Glasgow Royal Infirmary on Castle Street 
 NHS 24 Call 111 for health information and self-care advice 
 Safe360 At Strathclyde, our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of our whole University community. We want to make sure everyone feels safe and secure and supported to report any incidence of inappropriate behaviour, so that it can be challenged and addressed, and appropriate support provided. Visit our Safe360 pages to find a range of resources and support mechanisms designed to ensure we are incorporating safety into every area of University life. 

You can also access a list of support organisations who may be able to help.

Support organisations

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Call: +44 (0)800 032 9849

A free, independent, confidential service which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This gives you access to a specialist team of experienced, qualified counsellors who can help with a wide range of concerns such as relationship difficulties, anxiety and emotional problems, work-related issues, bereavement, family difficulties, stress and debt.

You can access support in two ways:

  • Counselling support through HELP EAP by calling + 44 (0)800 032 9849. Free confidential access to online, telephone or face to face counselling
  • Online wellbeing support through the Workplace Wellbeing Resource Library. Free access to an extensive library of wellbeing resources and support.

The EAP is here to provide you with the support you need to thrive both at work and in your personal life. Don't hesitate to reach out and take advantage of this valuable resource. Employees can trust that our EAP provider treats all information confidentially. The EAP is provided by an external organisation who are bound by the professional code of ethics of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and the Employee Assistance Professionals Association.

    The Samaritans

    The Samaritans have 201 branches across the UK and Republic of Ireland and can be contacted about anything a person might be going through; they don’t need to be suicidal.

    • they can be called free any time, from any phone on 116 123, 24 hours a day
    • or you can email jo@samaritans.org  365 days a year

    Hub of Hope

    Hub of Hope is an external resource that will signpost to support in your local area.

    Breathing Space

    0800 83 85 87 (All weekend and Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am)

    Shout

    Text 85258 - Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

    NHS Choices

    The NHS website has a wide range of advice and practical tools for raising awareness of mental health conditions, self-management of symptoms and sources of further specialist help.

    Mind

    Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. It campaigns to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.

    Rethink Mental Illness

    Rethink is the largest national voluntary sector provider of mental health services with 340 services and more than 130 support groups. It helps over 48,000 people every year through its services, support groups and by providing information on mental health.

    StrathStaff Podcast

    The StrathStaff podcast brings the Strathclyde community together to discuss people-related matters. Topics include:

    • staff wellbeing support
    • occupational health
    • growing at Strathclyde
    Listen to the podcast (University login required)

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