Help and support

A free confidential helpline provides emotional support and practical guidance by phone 24/7, 365 days a year. It is staffed by trained counsellors and legal advisors.  

Visit confidential helpline for more information

In addition to the University's main Occupational Health provision, the Employee Assistance Programme includes access to confidential OH advice provided by qualified OH advisors on a self referral basis.   

The OH advisor will be able to provide you with advice about how your health condition may be impacting on work and what could be considered to help manage the situation. This information will be able to help you decide on what the next best steps will be and whether it would be appropriate for you to seek a formal referral to the University's OH provider via their line manager or people manager.

If you are looking for information, guidance or support in relation to the increased cost of living or other financial matters, visit the dedicated help with cost of living webpages.

Telephone and online counselling are available through our partnership with Health Assured as part of our employee assistance programme. Further information about these services and how to access them can be found on the counselling page

Oxford Brookes University coaching is available for all staff via the Brookes Coaching Pool. It's free and confidential.

Coaching provides a safe listening space to work through challenges and plan next steps with a trusted thinking partner. Coaching can help foster inner resilience to external pressures. It is especially helpful in times of change, when things feel 'stuck' or when difficult relationships or lack of confidence are impacting you. Have a look at our webpages to find out more and hear how coaching has helped colleagues across Brookes.

The Multifaith Chaplaincy is here to offer companionship and spiritual care to all members of the University. We work with students and staff, UK and international, people from any faith tradition, or no faith at all.

The Health Assured portal provides a wide range of information and practical guidance across a range of areas from emotional and physical health to 'life support' (for example, relationships, bereavement) and work life.

We have trained Mental Health First Aiders if you need to speak to someone confidentially. They are there to listen to your concerns and signpost you to relevant help and support.