Advice
RGU: UNION Advice
The best way to deal with problems and worries is to face them straight on as soon as they occur. There is no need to panic or feel on your own. At the Student Association we have staff members and elected officers who are here to listen and direct you to the skilled staff within the University who are there to help.
For general information on a huge variety of topics ranging from Leisure to Health, Finance to What’s on at the Union you will find leaflets on display on the ground floor of RGU:Union.
If you are new to Aberdeen then check out the chaplaincy website at www.rgu.ac.uk/chaplaincy for information about places of worship in the city. Alternatively you can speak to Daniel French (Contact Tel. below) or email chaplaincy@rgu.ac.uk and he will be glad to help.
The university also has a room set aside for prayer or quiet reflection which is on the top floor of the Student Association Building. Daniel is available to students who need help with a pastoral matter, spiritual guidance or just an impartial listening ear.
USEFUL WEBSITE
Health Issues:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Smoking
www.iquitonline.com
Mental Health
Healthy Eating
Meningitis
Sexual issues:
Bank Accounts
To open a bank account you will need proof of identity and address
Bank of Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland
HSBC Bank
Lloyds TSB Bank
Nat West Bank
Clydesdale Bank
Barclays Bank
Housing Advice
For information about Tenancy agreements, what should be in it, your right etc. go to:
www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland
General Health Advice
Medical Centre: You can register with the new Medical Centre at the Garthdee Campus on www.
Presciption Charges: Forms are available from the D.S.S, Doctors surgeries and some pharmacies.
Alcohol Advicsory Councilling Service:
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Money Matters
Student Finance can provide information on a range of issues. Here are just a few: student loans, young students' bursary, higher education grants, travel expenses.
Hardship funds
For more information contact student Finance, blackfriars street Building.
Tel: 01224 262126/7
E-mail: studenfinance@rgu.ac.uk
The following websites may be helpful in finding additional financial support:
EGAS- an educational grants advisory service
The Benefits for students in Scotland Handbook
Scottishhandbooks.cpag.org.uk
The Scottish Executive- Education and Training
www.scotland.gov.uk/fundingforlearners
Worried about date rape
www.rapeandsexualabusenortheast.co.uk
Hellp with stress
Exam stress
www.support4learning.org.uk/health/stress.cfm
Bullying:
If you would like to know further information, there is telephone number listed below:
RGU Student Counselling 01224 262 120
RGU Student Nurse 01224 262 120
Garthdee Medical Group 01224 208 312
Albyn Medical Practice 01224 526 829
Samaritans 01224 574 488
RGU Careers Centre 01224 262 110
RGU I.T. Helpdesk 01224 262 777
RGU Accommodation 01224 262 130
NHS 24 08454 24 24 24
Daniel French (Chaplain) 07812 672 630
Who to Contact?
The Student Advice is based on the top floor in the Student Association building at 60 Schoolhill. You can pop in and see Audrey Bainbridge, or ring on 01224 262294 or email on a.bainbridge@rgu.ac.uk.