If you are in an emergency situation and require immediate support to reduce your risk of harm or abuse, contact the emergency services on 999 - you can ask for the police, or you can ask for an ambulance for any medical or injury related help. If you need to contact the police but cannot speak, There is an option for silent support if talking will put you in more danger.
If an incident is occurring on campus and you would like some assistance, you can contact Campus Security on the below numbers depending on which campus you are at:
- Docklands: 0208 223 5599
- Stratford: 0208 223 4073
- USS: 0208 223 7888
Support at UEL
Independent Sexual Domestic Violence Advisor (ISDVA)
- The ISDVA service is an independent and confidential support service available to UEL students who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual misconduct.
- The service is also available to members of the university community (including academic and support staff) who need advice whilst supporting a student.
- Email: isdva@uel.ac.uk
Student Wellbeing Team (students)
- The University’s Wellbeing Team provides further support and information on mental health and wellbeing.
- Email: wellbeing@uel.ac.uk
Student Assistance Programme- Spectrum.Life
- The Student Assistance Programme is a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. It is designed to help you deal with personal or student-related problems.
- Phone free 24-hour confidential helpline: 0800 031 8227
External Support
If you have been a victim of spiking, you can report the incident to the police. If you do not want to report, you can still access support from the NHS by calling an ambulance in an emergency or speaking to your GP.
Victim support is an independent charity who supports victims of any crime.
If you believe you have been sexually assaulted, you can also contact The Havens who can offer confidential support and advice, as well as medical support.