There are lots of different services and clinics that run from the University and Student’s Union to provide you with a wider choice of easily accessible support during your time here.
AccessAbility Centre
Support and advice for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, sensory disabilities, mobility difficulties, mental health conditions and autism.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Website: le.ac.uk/accessability-centre
Phone: +44 (0)116 252 5002
Email: accessable@le.ac.uk
Advice Service
Free, confidential academic, housing and signposting advice.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm.
Email:advice@le.ac.uk
Phone: 0116 223 1132/ 1184/ 1109.
Get in touch via this this online form, or book a phone/ Skype appointment here.
C-Card
C-Card allows you to obtain free condoms and lube from a range of venues during opening hours.
Registration takes only a few minutes. You will be asked a few simple questions such as your age and address. All the information is kept confidential by the service.
You can register for C-Card in person at the Advice Service, between 11am-3pm, Monday to Friday. Please visit the Advice Service on floor 2 of the Percy Gee building for more information.
You can also register for a C-Card at the venues below:
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Well Clarendon Park
78 Queens Rd, Clarendon Park, Leicester LE2 1TU
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Victoria Park Health Centre
203 Victoria Park Rd, Leicester LE2 1XD
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Boots Gallowtree Gate
30-36 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester LE1 1DD
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Boots Highcross
Highcross Shopping Centre, 38-39 Shires Ln, Leicester LE1 4FP
If you can’t get to one of these venues you can also sign up over the phone with the NHS sexual health team. Call 0300 124 0102 option 1.
For more information please visit Leicester Sexual Health.
Free Legal Advice Clinic
The Legal Advice Clinic is a free service offered by Law students, academics and local professionals.
The clinic provides legal advice in several areas of law which we believe may prove to be relevant for our potential clients; e.g.
- Landlord and Tenancy Law
- Employment Law
- Contractual Disputes
- The Clinic cannot advise on actions against the University of Leicester, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury cases.
- The Clinic cannot advise against issues that have already been to court, are going to court, or you have already / are seeking legal help from a practising firm at the time of the interview.
To book an appointment, please email lawadviceclinic@leicester.ac.uk and request an ‘Initial Client Details’ form.
Additional information is available on their
website.
Student and Library Information Services
Includes services such as Student Counselling, Student Welfare and Career Development.
Opening hours vary so see here for details.
Email studentservices@le.ac.uk or call 0116 252 2448.
Located on floor 2 of the Percy Gee building.
Therapy Dog
Therapy Dog sessions take place every Tuesday during term-time, between 1.15-3pm. They are held in the Advice Service office, on floor 2 of the Percy Gee building.
To book a 15 minute slot email advice@le.ac.uk with the following details:
- Your availability
- Name
- Phone number
- Number of people attending (up to 3 allowed)
Session dates:
- Tuesday 3rd October 2023
- Tuesday 10th October 2023
- Tuesday 17th October 2023
- Tuesday 24th October 2023
- Tuesday 31st October 2023
- Tuesday 7th November 2023
- Tuesday 14th November 2023
- Tuesday 28th November 2023
- Tuesday 5th December 2023
- Tuesday 12th December 2023
Victim First
For support to help you cope and recover from being a victim of crime, please get in touch with Victim First directly.
Victim First drop-ins will be resuming on Thursday 28th September, and will be running on the last Thursday of each month (during term-time only), between 11.30am-2.30pm.
Drop by on one of the below session dates to speak to someone.
Session dates:
- Thursday 28th September 2023
- Thursday 26th October 2023
- Thursday 30th November 2023
- Thursday 25th January 2024
- Thursday 29th February 2024
- Thursday 21st March 2024
Located in the SU Advice Service floor 2 of the Percy Gee Building.
Further information about Victim First, as well as access to their web chat, can be found here.
Mental Health Matters
A Drop In and Appointment based Cafe for all students to acces free mental health support. Come just for a chat, or to access one-to-one emotional support from trained professionals.
Drop by on Mondays from 10am - 3pm. Term dates run from 18th September to 18th December