Welfare

Meet the Welfare Team

Hi, our names are Ellie and Mali and we are the OUSC welfare reps for the 2024-25 academic year! We are your first point of contact for reporting and discussing any welfare-related matters within OUSC that you may have.

We will always be available to talk via message, email, or to meet up in person and discuss matters that are concerning you whether they be related to within the club or outside the pool.

Ellie

Lincoln College
Contact

Mali

Balliol College
Contact

The following document outlines the process for OUSC Welfare Incidents and Complaints:
OUSC Welfare Incidents and Complaints Resources

If you wish to report any inappropriate behaviour witnessed or experienced by OUSC members, please use the following form:
Welfare Reporting Form

Additional Welfare Resources

Resources provided by the University:

University Counselling Service:

Phone number: 01865 270300
Email: contact
Address: 3 Worcester Street, OX1 2BX
To request an appointment, you can contact the Counselling Service in person, by phone or email
Further information: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/counselling?wssl=1
For supportive resources, such as on self-care, mental health and relationships: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/counselling/self-help?wssl=1
For information on available workshops run by the Counselling Service, for example on mindfulness, relaxation and exam anxiety: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/counselling/workshops?wssl=1

Nightline:

This is a confidential listening service, not counselling, led by students for students
Phone number: 01865 270270
Open between 8pm and 8am, 0^th-9^th week

Harassment Advisory Network:

Phone number: 01865 270760
Email: contact
Further info: https://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/harassmentadvice/

Disability Advisory Service:

Provides information, advice & guidance and assistance with organising disability-related study support
Phone number: 01865 280459
Email: contact
Address: 3 Worcester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BX
Further info: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/disability?wssl=1

External resources:

Samaritans:

Provides free 24-hour support on any issue
Phone number: 116 123
Email: contact
The Oxford Samaritans: 01865 722 122 (local call charges apply) –callers are welcome to visit the branch at 60 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RB between 8am-10pm

Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre:

Helpline support numbers: 0800 783 6294 (free) or 01865 726295 (local Oxford rates)
Helpline support email: contact
For appointments & referrals: 01865 725311 or email
Further info: https://www.oxfordrapecrisis.net

Swim England Review and Resources:

Findings of independent listening research: https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/listening-report-published/

B-eat (eating disorders):

Provides online support and a network of self-help groups to help people with an eating disorder
Helpline: 0808 801 0677 (open 12pm-8pm during the week & 4pm-8pm on weekends and bank holidays)
Further info: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

MIND:

Provides advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem
Phone number: 0300 123 3393 (open 9am-6pm Mon-Friday, except Bank holidays)
Email: contact
Further information & support: https://www.mind.org.uk

Street Harassment and Sexual Violence Resources:

Street Harassment and Sexual Violence PDF

National Charities:

https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ – National umbrella organisation for specialist rape and sexual abuse support
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/ – Supports victims of crime
https://lifecentre.uk.com/ – Supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ – Charity working against domestic abuse against women and children
https://www.survivorsuk.org/ – Male rape and sexual abuse charity
http://www.galop.org.uk/ – LGBTQ+ Anti-violence charity

Oxford specific support:

https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/supportservice?wssl=1 – Sexual violence and harassment support service
https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/support#collapse1229901 – Harassment Advisor Network
https://www.osarcc.org.uk/ – Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre
https://www.facebook.com/groups/243629820799561 – Oxwarnings – FB group where you can report harassment/people following you to warn people (Comprehensive list of resources pinned to the top of the group)
https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/harassment-advice#/ – Harassment support, links to external support, and Bystander training

What men can do to help women feel safer:

https://www.upworthy.com/how-men-can-help-women-feel-safe
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMbDDoChnL8/?igshid=djv9qt53vf51 – Things men can do to make women feel safer (Instagram post)
https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/harassment-advice#/ – Bystander training