Health and Safety at a UCAS exhibition
We've gathered information to help you make your event experience safe. Below are some useful documents to help you plan ahead.
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Health and Safety at a UCAS exhibition
We've gathered information to help you make your event experience safe. Below are some useful documents to help you plan ahead.
Mental Health and wellbeing: Starting a new job or apprenticeship
Starting work or an apprenticeship can feel both exciting and daunting. There are lots of new things to get your head around, like managing your workload, communicating well, getting on with others, etc. So, it’s really important to look after your mental health and wellbeing at the same time.
Mental health and wellbeing: University support
It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.
Mental health nurse
Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.
Recognising the signs of mental health issues
Mental health issues can affect any of us at any time. But do you know how to spot the signs if you, or someone you love, is struggling?
Sharing a disability or mental health condition in the UCAS application
It's really important to tell your university or college about your individual needs as early as possible – this will ensure any adjustments and support are in place before you arrive.
Sharing a mental health condition on your application
On your UCAS application, you can share a mental or health condition with your university. This’ll help you get the information and help you may need while at university and help put you at ease.
Speaking to the disability adviser, mental health adviser or student support team
Universities and colleges have teams in place to make sure students are able to get the right support for their individual needs. This guide will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision.
Supporting students with mental health conditions
Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.
Computer Science
Are you a world-changer? Whether it’s finance, health, the creative industries or sport, the study of computer science helps build the technology that fuels big leaps forward.
Disabled students
Every year, over 100,000 disabled students apply through UCAS to study at a university or college in the UK – including mental health conditions, learning differences, and long-term health conditions. Students can access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies, day-to-day activities, travel, and lifestyle.
Disabled students: Financial support
Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.
Higher Technical Qualifications
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are now available in Digital, Construction and Health & Science with more sectors coming in September 2024. Find out what they are, who they’re for, and what and where you can study.
How to become a counsellor
Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.
How to become a personal trainer
A career as a personal trainer (PT) is all about helping people live a healthy lifestyle. If you’re passionate about fitness and health, being a personal trainer could a rewarding career for you.
Money and student life
All the advice you need for your higher education journey, from money, to accommodation, and looking after your mental health.