What support is available if I’ve been bullied or harassed
If you think you or someone you know has been bullied or harassed there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
For students
- Speak to someone from your school or faculty. If you are a student you can talk to your personal tutor, or a student success adviser for your faculty.
- BCU Mental Health & Wellbeing Team. This University service offers support and advice on issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. There is also a free counselling service for all students. If you're not sure where to go, this is a good place to start. Call or complete a form by following the link and you will be offered an appointment.
- BCU Student Union Advice Centre. This is a free confidential, impartial service where students can get advice and information on academic and personal issues, including advice on procedures and representation at hearings.
- Extenuating Circumstances. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for extenuating circumstances.
For staff
- Contact Human Resources. If you are a member of staff or manager your HR partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
- Employee Assistance Programme. As a staff member at BCU, you can utilise the EAP by following the link for more information.
- Trade Unions. If you are a member of a trade union, you may be able to access further support by getting in touch with them directly.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team. The team provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to academic advisors and other staff in student-supporting roles.
Other sources of support
- Citizens Advice provides some information on bullying and harassment
- The National Bullying Helpline provide advice and information for victims of bullying and those who may support them. They have online advice pages for all things related to bullying of adults and children alongside a helpline.
- Family Lives provides some information and advice on bullying at University
- The National Union of Students (NUS) has put together some top tips on how to deal with bullying in halls.
- Young Minds has put together a blog on how to deal with bullying at University
- LGBT Foundation has a number of groups covering a wide section of the LGBT community. They provide a safe and comfortable environment for people who may feel isolated, are coming out or are new to the area.
- BCU’s wellbeing app is an online support service that can be accessed by BCU students and staff for free. There are self-help resources and information on anxiety, stress, managing emotions and building confidence readily available.
- If you would like to submit information on a support service you think might help others, please contact us.