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ADVANCED NOTICE: please be aware that the University will be closed for the winter break from 5pm Friday 19 December 2025 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 05 January 2026. You can still submit a report in this period and it will be reviewed as soon as possible in January 2026.

This is not an emergency response system, if you are at immediate risk call 999. If it is not an emergency but you need support from campus security call 0131 455 4444

Further support options for students are available on our Wellbeing Support and Inclusion pages

If you think you or someone you know has been discriminated against there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.  


For Students


Student Counselling and Mental Wellbeing
- the team offer a range of support and advice for students who are experiencing stress, anxiety or other mental health issues.


Student Disability Inclusion service
– the team can provide advice, guidance, and support to students about a range of practical adjustments to your work or studies and can direct you to sources of support if you feel that you have been discriminated against.


Your School. Students can talk to their Personal Development Tutor.


Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA)
 
ENSA employs a team of professional advisers to provide one-to-one advice to Edinburgh Napier University students. It’s a free and comprehensive welfare rights and education service. They can offer information, support and advice with signposting and referral to more specialist services.


Residence Life team.
 
If you are a student in our accommodation, all of the residences have a team of Student Accommodation Officers and Resident Assistants (RLA’s) living in-house. This team can be an important source of guidance and support for students.


For staff


Human Resource Contacts.
If you are a member of staff your HR partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.


Trade Unions.
There are two trade unions that represent staff at the University: Unison and the EIS.


Workplace Options.
Workplace Options is the University's Employee Assistance Programme Provider and they provide a free, confidential and independent resource to help employees balance their work, family and personal lives.  This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by phone, e-mail or online and provides information, resources and counselling.

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