Cambridge has a network of mechanisms for support and guidance of students who for one reason or another land in trouble.

Student support is one of the primary functions of the College tutorial system and in most cases, you should first broach any problems with your Director of Studies or your Tutor. These problems can range from academic ones (difficulties with the course, illness which interferes with your studies etc) to personal problems of health, motivation, finance or what have you.

In nearly every case, the College is the best place to begin, because they have the knowledge and experience to advise you, and the contacts within the University and the authority to intercede on your behalf.

Cambridge exam rules and regulations make provision for cases of illness or other misfortune. If you encounter any kind of illness or other impediment to exam preparation, the sooner you inform your College Tutor, the better. Formal liaison between a student and the central administration, particularly in matters relating to examinations, must be conducted through a College Tutor.

Confidential Sources of Advice

College:

• Tutors, Supervisors, Chaplains, Director of Studies (Medical Sciences or Clinical Medicine)

University:

• Counselling Service: tel. 32865, e-mail: reception@counselling.cam.ac.uk or web site
• Clinical Dean: Dr D Wood: tel. 36733, e-mail: clinical.dean@medschl.cam.ac.uk
• CUSU Welfare Officer: tel: 356454 during office hours. email: welfare@cusu.cam.ac.uk or web site
• Nurse: Occupational Health Service, Fenner's, Gresham Road, 9am - 5 pm Monday to Friday by appointment tel. 01223 336594 or web site
• Student Mentors - Student Samaritan Linkline: 17 St Edwards Passage, tel: (01223) 367 575 or anytime on 08457 90 90 90 email: linkline@cusu.cam.ac.uk or web site
• Managing Alcohol : University Counselling Service: tel: 01223 332865 or web site
• CUSU Eating Disorders Support (EDS): tel: 01223 740 555 (Mon & Wed, 8-10pm) e-mail:eds@cusu.cam.ac.uk or web site

External:

• Your G. P. ( Cambridge or Home)
• BMA Stress Counselling Service : tel. 0845 200169 (24 hour service) or web site
• Drinksense,185 East Road, Cambridge, tel: 01223 350 599 email: cambridge@drinksense.org or web site
• Samaritans: 4 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge.
  You can call round in person between 9.00am-10.30pm or you can phone the helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. tel. 01223 364 455 (helpline) - web site
• Centre 33 : Young People's Information Counselling Service, 33 Clarendon Street, tel. 01223 316448 email: help@centre33.org.uk or web site
• Local place of worship