Mersey Care is supporting the influx of students arriving in Merseyside for Fresher’s Week by simplifying access to important mental and physical health services to support their health and wellbeing.
This week is traditionally when Liverpool and the rest of the region welcome students from across the UK and beyond. Mersey Care, one of the largest mental and community health trusts in the North West is ready to provide and signpost to essential health services to the students during their stay.
Dr Noir Thomas, Mersey Care’s Chief Medical Officer, said: “It’s an exciting time for students arriving in the area, making new friends and fresh experiences, for some it’s the first time away from home.
“We hope everyone has a great time, but we know the early days as a student can also be challenging and learning to juggle new responsibilities such as managing finances, everyday relationships, accessing health services and the pressures of studying.
“Living in a new area or city is difficult enough so we’ve made it easier for new students to know how to access our services during their stay in Merseyside.”
Mersey Care have produced an animation explaining all the different services available to students (see below)
There is also a specialist webpage on the Trust’s website with a wide variety of information for students, including:
- Urgent treatment centres and walk-in centres
- Urgent mental health support
- Staying safe and having fun on a night out
- Other mental health services available for students.
Further information is also available on the Trust’s Secondary School health portal, which provides advice for youngsters aged 11 to 25, including emotional wellbeing, social media, becoming independent, sexual health and drugs and alcohol.