Q&As: Health and Wellbeing

Wash your hands frequently to prevent and slow the spread of coronavirus

You should wash your hands for at least  20 seconds, using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. 

Video: How to wash your hands properly

You should also cough or sneeze into tissues before binning them immediately.

Please also see the Public information campaign  

Please see the latest Government advice on Self isolation.

Those who have weakened immune systems or underlying chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease and are concerned about coronavirus, should continue to take their normal precautions and may wish to contact their GP. If people with long-term conditions have concerns that they may have the coronavirus, they should check NHS 111 online or NHS Wales Direct 

Only if you have no internet access, call NHS 111 - by dialling 111 - or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.   

Please inform your personal tutor if this advice impacts your studies.

We are continuing to monitor the situation.

We recognise that Covid-19 has brought about significant uncertainty and change which may impact your mental health and wellbeing. To help support you through this challenging time, we have brought together various wellbeing resources including articles, online courses, videos and podcasts.

These resources complement services that already exist, and do not replace them. 

There are a range of organisations that can support you https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ 

The Government advice on Health and Self Isolation changes frequently so please check it regularly for updates. 

Health

For coronavirus health advice, please check NHS 111 online or NHS Wales Direct 

Only if you have no internet access, call NHS 111 - by dialling 111 - or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.   

For a medical emergency dial 999

Self Isolation

The latest Government advice on Self isolation

The Government advice on Health and Self Isolation changes frequently so please check it regularly for updates. 

Health

For coronavirus health advice, please check NHS 111 online or NHS Wales Direct 

Only if you have no internet access, call NHS 111 - by dialling 111 - or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.   

For a medical emergency dial 999

If this is the case, please email myunihub@swansea.ac.uk

Yes, Sports Swansea are providing online sessions.

The Listening Service continues to be available for staff and students, it doesn't have to be a serious problem, it is there if you just want a chat.  Appointments are currently available via Zoom and over the telephone, to book an appointment email listeningservice.campuslife@swansea.ac.uk .

The Listening service is also available for 1:2:1 bereavement support.