We care about your health and wellbeing as a student resident of Lee Abbey London.
Pastoral support
When things get rough, our Pastoral Coordinator, senior staff and our community members will be happy to help and listen to you. There are also others we can recommend to help you.
If you are feeling distressed and need immediate help
- Contact your doctor’s surgery and request an emergency appointment. If your surgery is not open, contact the NHS Out of Hours Service on 111 available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.
- Call the Samaritans on 116 123 available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.
- If you feel at immediate risk of harm to yourself, go straight to your nearest hospital Accident and Emergency department or call Emergency Services on 999.
- Call the London Nightline service on 0207 631 0101 available 6pm-8am, every night during term. Nightline is an anonymous service. Calls charged at your standard network rate.
Faith
Lee Abbey has a Church of England (Anglican) foundation. Community members are drawn from many Christian traditions. We accept residents and guests of all faiths and none, and we encourage them to continue to practise their religion while they are with us. London is a multi-cultural and multi-faith city and you are never very far from a place of worship.
Prayer is essential to Christian life and our community prays together every day. We pray for our residents regularly and welcome opportunities to pray with or for them. Residents are welcome to participate in our morning worship and communion services in the Chapel.
Eight steps to improve your wellbeing
Connect
with friends and family. These relationships can help you to feel happier and safe. Meals at Lee Abbey are also a great time to talk to other residents, and we run a varied social programme with many opportunities to get together.
Let others know
Staying silent can make you feel lonely. All our staff and community are happy to talk and listen to you. Your University or College will have support services you can access.
Be active
Regular exercise can improve your mood, confidence and ability to think clearly. Go for a walk or join Lee Abbey’s football club.
Learn
Take up a new skill or sport, or get involved with an activity at Lee Abbey or your university.
Appreciate
the people, places and things around you. You could go out for a coffee or see a movie with another resident. There’s lots to do in London, with many shops, museums and parks on your doorstep.
Go outside
It’s easy to spend more time indoors and waste time on your phone. Nature can help to reduce depression, anxiety or stress so go for a walk in the two local parks nearby or see the deer in Richmond Park.
Eat a balanced diet
Eating healthy, nutritious food can improve your mood, energy levels and ability to think clearly.
Rest and sleep
Help your body to repair and improve your focus and memory. Working all the time is unhealthy so take regular breaks from studying, and aim to get 7-8 hours of sleep a day.