Guidance and support

Mental Health and Wellbeing support

Find out about the personal support available to you including learning support, physical and mental health services, disability support and spiritual care.

Supporting you

Our dedicated range of specialist support teams are here for you. Alongside our services, we have several communities, departments and networks to help you feel supported with a quick question, long term support, or to check in. Access wellbeing services and use the Student Wellness Check to explore your individual needs.

The Wisdom Wellbeing app connects you to free confidential support via live chat or video call day or night.

Download the app
You can download the Wisdom app for free on the Apple or Google Play stores.

To login to the app:
Wellbeing Wisdom app unique code: MHA268185
Username for online portal: reading
Password for online portal: university

Alternatively you can call free on 0800 023 2466 quoting the UoR code: MHA268185

Student Wellbeing Services

Find out more about the services provided through the Universities Student Welfare, Counselling and Wellbeing & Disability Advisory Teams.

Wisdom app

Free confidential advice via live chat or video call, 24/7, 365 days a year.

24 Hour Support line

Call or live chat with experts offering unlimited confidential personal advice in your preferred language

Student Wellbeing Hub

Discover events, opportunities and wellbeing guides to help you to look after your wellbeing.

Your self-help hub

Wellbeing resources, guides, and external support

Emergency and urgent help

Contact details for emergency services, emergencies on campus, and urgent mental health support

Finding support when your circumstances have changed

If you encounter difficulties or worries during your time at university, we are here to support you.

Medical and general health

Advice and support on your medical and general health - including information on local doctors and dentists.

Discover Life Tools

Enrol on Life Tools Blackboard to find out details about the upcoming webinars and talks

Mandatory Training

Promoting a culture of awareness, support, and accountability. Continuing to build a more respectful environment for everyone within the university community.

Single Source of Information

Information on harassment and sexual misconduct for students

Drugs and alcohol

Drink sensibly to prevent the potentially harmful effects on your mental and physical health, as well as relationships and your studies

Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaigns

Raising awareness of self care, wellbeing and taking care of our mental health through important campaigns