What support is available if I've experienced bullying and harassment?

In addition to making the report and speaking to one of our Harassment Advisers, the following support is available:

For student support at the University:

You can attend our Wellbeing Drop-In at all 3 campuses, further information on how to access Drop In can be found here. 

Our Wellbeing Assessors can give you a listening ear and signpost you to appropriate services. If you would feel more comfortable with a telephone or Zoom appointment, you can request this via our online appointment form

If you're living on campus, the Residence Life Team is available to assist you. They can offer advice, mediation, and support to address any concerns related to harassment or bullying within the residential community. You can find out more information here. 

You can also access SU Advice. The SU Advice Team provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a range of topics and you can find out more information here.

For external support

The National Bullying Helpline is a dedicated organisation that provides confidential support, advice, and guidance to individuals who are experiencing bullying and harrasment.  You can reach them Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm by calling 0300 323 0169 or 0845 22 55 787, you can find out more information here.

Citizens Advice is a network of charities that provide free, confidential, and impartial advice to individuals on a wide range of issues, including bullying and harassment. You can find more information about how to take action about harassment here . Find out how to get in touch with Colchester Citizens Advice here.

For staff support at the University

Staff Health and Wellbeing

Joint Trade Unions

ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) guidance on discrimination, bullying, and harassment 

For external support

The National Bullying Helpline is a dedicated organisation that provides confidential support, advice, and guidance to individuals who are experiencing bullying and harrasment.  You can reach them Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm by calling 0300 323 0169 or 0845 22 55 787, you can find out more information here.

Citizens Advice is a network of charities that provide free, confidential, and impartial advice to individuals on a wide range of issues, including bullying and harassment. You can find more information about how to take action about harassment here . Find out how to get in touch with Colchester Citizens Advice here.