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 offers support and guidance linked to agile working.
Student support
If you're a student looking for wellbeing support, please visit the student Disability & Wellbeing pages.
Upcoming events
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21Mar2023
The Cycling Journey - Your path to pedals
An event for all staff and students. Join Gail and Claudio from Bike for Good for a live talk and demonstration as they take you through the journey from beginner cyclist, to using a bike as a mode of transportation. The active travel team at Bike for Good have loads of experience helping people get on bikes more.24Mar2023Menopause Event – Sleep Practice
During any stage of the menopause journey we can often have trouble with our sleep pattern, be it getting to sleep or frequently waking during the early hours. Come and learn a gentle sleep sequence to help calm and ease tension in the body, soothing yourself ready to sleep.24Mar2023SafeTALK Training
SafeTALK Suicide alertness for everyone is a 3.5-hour training in suicide awareness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources that can help them in choosing to live. The training is open to all staff and students and no formal preparation to attend the training is required.24Mar2023Sound Bath Journey @ the Chaplaincy
This is a relaxing and therapeutic sound journey with gongs, Tibetan and crystal bowls, ocean drum, flute and voice. Come and join in at the Chaplaincy for a relaxing journey with sounds that balance and restore and take us on a journey to an inner world.21Apr2023Menopause Yoga - Soothe your Emotions Practice
At times our emotions can accelerate from 0-60 in the blink of an eye. Come and learn a floor based practice to help release the built up tension and heat from the body to soothe those heated emotions.Recurring events
Strathclyde Coffee Roulette
Sign up to take part and each month you will 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 the Strathclyde Coffee Roulette group. 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 wellbeing 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!
Free fitness consultations
Fitness 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 with one of the Health & Fitness Coaches. Pop in to Strathclyde Sport today for a chat.
Meditation sessions
From week commencing 16 January 2023 (Monday to Friday).
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 3.15-4.15 and 4.30-5.30 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.
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21Mar2023
The Cycling Journey - Your path to pedals
An event for all staff and students. Join Gail and Claudio from Bike for Good for a live talk and demonstration as they take you through the journey from beginner cyclist, to using a bike as a mode of transportation. The active travel team at Bike for Good have loads of experience helping people get on bikes more.24Mar2023Menopause Event – Sleep Practice
During any stage of the menopause journey we can often have trouble with our sleep pattern, be it getting to sleep or frequently waking during the early hours. Come and learn a gentle sleep sequence to help calm and ease tension in the body, soothing yourself ready to sleep.24Mar2023SafeTALK Training
SafeTALK Suicide alertness for everyone is a 3.5-hour training in suicide awareness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources that can help them in choosing to live. The training is open to all staff and students and no formal preparation to attend the training is required.24Mar2023Sound Bath Journey @ the Chaplaincy
This is a relaxing and therapeutic sound journey with gongs, Tibetan and crystal bowls, ocean drum, flute and voice. Come and join in at the Chaplaincy for a relaxing journey with sounds that balance and restore and take us on a journey to an inner world.21Apr2023Menopause Yoga - Soothe your Emotions Practice
At times our emotions can accelerate from 0-60 in the blink of an eye. Come and learn a floor based practice to help release the built up tension and heat from the body to soothe those heated emotions.
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.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)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.
Access to the EAP can be signposted as follows:
- 08081 968 186
- PAM Assist website (username: UoS, password: UoS1
- info
@pamwellbeing.co.uk
The SamaritansThe 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
Breathing Space0800 83 85 87 (All weekend and Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am)
ShoutText 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 ChoicesThe 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.
MindMind 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 IllnessRethink 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.