There are lots of things which might prevent you from doing as well as you would wish in your University work. Some of these may not be related directly to your studies or your academic skills.

There are many places where you can get help and advice on a range of issues which might affect your studies. The list below will help you locate people who can help you.

Have you got money worries that are distracting you from your studies?

Contact the Students’ Union Student Advice Centre – Tel 01782 294469 Stoke; 01785 353311 Stafford

Are you struggling to keep a sensible work/life balance?

Contact the Counselling Service who can offer one to one counselling in a supportive and confidential setting – Tel: 01782 294977 4/5 Winton Square, Station Road, Stoke; 01785 353302 D001 Ground Floor, Beacon Building, Stafford

Are you struggling with your course?

Speak to your personal tutor, they are there to help you. Alternatively contact the Student Guidance Office Telephone 01782 292768 Stoke; 01785 353749. There are also Student Guidance Advisors for each Faculty-your personal tutor will know the advisor in your Faculty.

Feeling unwell?

Contact the Student Health Service. Telephone 01782 747174 Federation House, Station Road, Stoke or the Harley Street Medical Centre, Hanley during the vacation, 01782 212305/212305/212066; 01785 353570 Beaconside Health Centre, Stafford.

Are you struggling to get your coursework in on time?

Under certain circumstances you can seek extenuating circumstances, but you must apply for these. For more information visit the following webpage at http://www.staffs.ac.uk/assets/extenuating_circumstances_form_tcm44-25749.pdf

Is your accommodation inconvenient for study?

Don’t forget that the Thomson and Nelson Libraries are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff are on hand to help you until 8.00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1.00-6.00 pm.