The University Staff We work with
Seb BairdFounder of Mind Your Head; Welfare Officer, Oxford University Student Union (2011/12)
"I was amazed when I first met the group of volunteers who ran the SRSH support groups in Oxford. I'd never before encountered a group of people who were so passionate, able and knowledgeable about their area. I came out of the meeting buzzing, thinking: "that is what student support should look like." I believe that student support is crucial, because it is often easier for vulnerable students to ask for help from their peers than from professional staff. Reliable professional treatment for disordered eating is notoriously difficult to come by, and as a result the students that run the support groups provide an immensely valuable service imbued with compassion, professionalism and, crucially, providing continuity.” |
Harriet RankinWelfare Officer, University of Leeds Student Union (2011 / 12) and has worked with us to see an SRSH group set up at Leeds University.
“Of all the support services available to students in the Union…the lack of support for those with disordered eating instantly stuck out like a sore thumb. The transition from home to University life can be a particularly stressful one that can contribute to the onset of an eating disorder. SRSH really understands the University environment. Working with them has been great, they're always friendly and ever knowledgeable about anything to do with disordered eating. I never felt that there was a question unanswered or problem unsolved, and always felt supported." |
Katy GullonJust Ask Adviser, University of Bristol Student Union Advice and Representation Centre.
“SRSH has been invaluable in supporting the students who run our group with their training, recruitment and supervision. As someone with no training or qualifications relating to eating disorders, it's fantastic to have specialists supporting our group with these issues. From a staff perspective, it means that I have absolute confidence in our group and can support them accordingly." |
Frankie FryWelfare officer, Southampton University Student Union (2011 - 12)
"I think SRSH is a fantastic project that tackles an issue that is considered so taboo in society and seems rarely touched on specifically. The peer-to-peer element of the project also offers something quite informal, whereas other services are mainly formal and perhaps are quite intimidating whereas SRSH offers a less intimidating, more open environment to share issues, stories and seek support.” |
SRSH is registered with Companies House, 7493445
Registered Charity: 1142783
Registered Charity: 1142783
