The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) from SAAS is a fund to support students who are studying in higher education and may have extra costs due to their disability or long term health condition. Support is available for students experiencing the following: (This list is not exhaustive) Other things to note: If you meet one or …
Resources
Let’s Develop Peer Roles Toolkit
Scottish Recovery Network have recently launched their Let’s Develop Peer Roles Toolkit. This toolkit can be used by colleges, universities and students’ associations to help to introduce, manage and sustain peer support roles. Valuing and providing opportunities for students to intentionally use their lived experience to help others can transform how your institution delivers mental …
NUS Charity Officer Wellbeing Research report
In 2022, NUS Charity conducted a research project into the experiences of students’ union/association officers and NUS officers over the past ten years. 468 current or previous officers shared their experiences. They were asked about their experience in the role, the impact of the role and responsibilities on overall wellbeing and mental health as well …
New College Lanarkshire’s SMHA journey so far
On 15th March 2023, New College Lanarkshire & New College Lanarkshire Students’ Association gave a presentation at The Forum talking about the journey they have been on developing their Student Mental Health Agreement. They share some of the feedback gathered from students, their focus areas within their SMHA and what they hope to do next. …
NUS Scotland launches ‘Cost of Survival’ report
Both Thriving Learners Research and Think Positive research have highlighted how money concerns have an impact on students mental health. A new report from NUS Scotland shows the scale of the financial challenges facing students at the moment. The research is based on a survey of over 5,300 college and university students and apprentices. The …
