Disability & Wellbeing ServiceHelpline and emergency contact details

The Disability and Wellbeing Service would strongly encourage you to contact your GP urgently should you consider yourself to be at risk, or require medical treatment.

If you feel that you need help now, please get in touch with your GP. Your GP can further assess your symptoms, discuss treatment options and refer you to Specialist Services. If your GP is closed, their answerphone will direct you to the appropriate support service, or you can call NHS 24 on 111.

If it is an emergency situation, the following Emergency Services are available:

  • Campus Security via calling +44 (0)141 548 2222
  • Emergency Services via calling 999
  • Accident & Emergency Service nearest to the University is the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in Castle Street, Glasgow G4
  • call NHS 24 on 111 for Health Information and Self Care Advice

If you need to talk to someone, below is a list of supports that are available:

  • call Samaritans Glasgow on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org anytime
  • contact Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 (all weekend and Monday to Friday 6pm to 2am)
  • get in touch with Nightline on 0141 552 2555 (for students and staffed by local student volunteers) for someone to talk to, they will often be able to help with general information questions (7pm to 7am, Monday to Friday during term time)
  • it may also be helpful for you to talk to a friend or family member