Internal Support for Carers

The following services and groups can be contacted for emotional support or informal advice.

Carers and Parents Forum

This group is for staff with parenting and caring responsibilities to share ideas, get advice and make connections on here and that you can follow up offline.

Carers and Parents of Children or Adults with Disabilities

This group has been set up to support University staff or students who care for people of all ages with disabilities of all kinds.

Policies

Here you will find policies that can provide support to those with caring responsibilities.

Staff Counselling

PAM Assist is an external and independent service, based in Glasgow, offered to all staff at the University of Glasgow, who can be contacted on 0800 882 4102. This is a free and confidential service.

Mental Health First Aiders

Mental Health First Aiders help raise awareness of mental health issues and create a point of contact for initial assistance and guidance to professional help, for those staff and students seeking help for poor mental health. 

Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy provides spiritual support and facilities for staff and students of all faiths and none.

Occupational Health Unit

The Occupational Health Unit can be accessed via referral from line managers. 

Togetherall

A safe space online to get things off your chest.