Health and Wellbeing

At VCAD, our Health and Wellbeing team offers a wide range of advice, guidance and workshops on personal, practical, health, wellbeing and emotional issues. We aim to create a friendly and positive environment on all our campuses, providing students with practical tools, strategies and insights to manage stress, maintain a healthy work-life balance and promote positive mental health.

Report & Support for Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

For information on how harassment and sexual misconduct are reported, supported, and addressed please see our Report and Support Single source of information.

Support for Disabilities and Health Conditions

We support students with disabilities, learning difficulties and long-term health conditions, including assistance with Disabled Students Allowance for eligible students. Our team works closely with academic and professional services staff, as well as local external agencies, to ensure an inclusive campus.

Disability Advice

Our Student Health and Wellbeing team offers support from application to graduation for students with:

  • Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g., Dyslexia)
  • Physical and Sensory Disabilities
  • Asperger's (Autistic Spectrum)

We provide information and guidance via email before you complete your application to ensure support is in place when you start your course. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, or medical condition that could affect your performance in assessments, please make an appointment with our team. Based on the evidence provided, reasonable adjustments may be offered.

Confidentiality and Disclosure

You are not obligated to disclose your disability to the College, but doing so allows us to arrange appropriate support. We will not disclose any personal or sensitive information without your consent, in accordance with GDPR. To ensure your support needs are met, some information may be shared with relevant College staff. If you choose not to disclose your disability, it may limit the adjustments we can make.

For more information, please contact:health.wellbeing@vcad.co.uk

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Togetherall is a 24/7 online community wellbeing service which is free to all VCAD students. Service users can anonymously get and give mental health support to their peers, connecting with people who share similar experiences. All interactions are continuously moderated by mental health professionals.

Register for Togetherall