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My Wellbeing

Taking steps to actively manage our own health is important and taking control of the following areas can help our health and wellbeing.

Mental Wellbeing

Having good mental health allows us to cope with life's challenges.

Read more about Mental Wellbeing 

Womens health topics 

Women@ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Women’s Health Cafés

The cafes are primarily aimed at women, however other members of the University community are also welcome to come along to develop their awareness of women's health topics, how they impact women in the workplace and to enable the cafe community to be there for those who may be supporting a partner, family member, friend and/or work colleague with a particular health-related event. The Cafe is a space for people to come together and talk, share stories and support each other.

Menopause -This link gives useful resources and what workplace adjustments may be helpful.

 - supporting menstrual health in the workplace - information via webinars and resources about the conditions, and the impact these conditions may have on women and their careers

Period Pain - factsheet

Mens health topics

CiC - Mens Health leaflet

Healthy Eating

It is recommended that we eat a wide range of foods to make sure we are getting a balanced diet and your body is receiving the nutrients it needs.

Sleep and Insomnia

CiC links for Sleep and Insomnia

Physical Activity

Not being physically active can increase our risk of developing heart or circulatory diseases and diabetes.

Finances and Cost of Living Advice

Read more about finance and cost of living advice

Smoking

Smoking is one of the biggest causes of preventable deaths in the UK as it damages blood vessels and the toxins in cigarettes affect your body.

Alcohol

Drinking too much can put you at risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases and it can increases your risk of developing dementia or Type 2 diabetes.

Domestic Abuse

Support and advise on domestic abuse.

Read more about Domestic Abuse

Further Resources

- is a UK database for health support

National Helpline spreadsheet

 is a platform for victims of sexual violence to get information