How to access help and support?

Report and Support is a platform for reporting distressing situations related to sexual violence, harassment, domestic abuse and stalking.

The Consent Collective is proud to be working with The University of Edinburgh to start conversations about consent, sex, gender, sexual harassment and relationships. All students and staff can get access to our content by signing in to Consent Collective TV using their university email address.

The Student Disability Service provides support for students who have a health condition, disability or neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia or autism, which affects their studies.  They can also provide support to students who experience a temporary injury that impacts on their academic work.

Whether you want to speak to someone or do some self-help, Wellbeing Services are there to help point you in the direction of services and resources to look after your wellbeing.

The Student Counselling Team support the mental health of all students at the University, through short term counselling and referral to other support.

The Staff Counselling Service provides confidential professional support for all University of Edinburgh staff for personal or work-related issues.

The Chaplaincy is a University provision of pastoral and spiritual support for students and staff of all faiths and none.

The Students' Union Sabbatical Officer team work full-time, have regular meetings with senior University staff, and sit on the Students' Association's Trustee Board; so if you have ideas on how to improve your student experience, or you want to ensure your voice is being heard, get in touch with them.

Student Association Liberation Officers work part-time to represent marginalised communities of students. They lead and support our five Liberation Campaigns which exist to create a space where self-defining students can come together, discuss the issues affecting them, and campaign to improve their student experience. Roles include:

• Black and Minority Ethnic Officer
• Disabled Students’ Officer
• LGBT+ Officer
• Trans and Non-Binary Officer
• Women’s Officer

If you are in the sixth form, a university student or a recent graduate with a neurodivergent, mental health or long term-health condition, or physical, sensory or any other disability, you can register with EmployAbility to access free support and a range of opportunities.

Careers Service Plus provide access to information and advice on e.g. finding LGBTQ-friendly employers, Careers for ADHD Minds and being your true self at work, via a suite of e-learning resources on:

To find out more about how the Careers Service are committed to equality, diversity & inclusion, visit their  website:

EdHelp provides clear and straightforward access to key student services from one place.