Beds has become one of the first members of the University Mental Health Charter
We have joined 32 other universities across the UK and become one of the first members of the University Mental Health Charter.
The charter programme has been led by Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity, to improve support for mental health for university students and staff in the wake of Covid-19.
Statistics unveiled by Student Minds show that during the pandemic students and young people were more likely to feel anxious and worried, with 58% of students saying that their mental health is worse now than when the pandemic started. As well as students, university staff across the country have reported increased workloads and burn-out in response to the pandemic.
By joining the Charter the University is committed to working towards a set of evidence-informed principles of good practice. This includes a commitment to work with staff and students to provide effective and adequately resourced support services and the determination to create an environment that promotes good mental health.
To find out more about the charter and its goals click here to read our news story.
Professor Rebecca Bunting, Vice Chancellor, said: “The University of Bedfordshire feels privileged to join the University Mental Health Charter Programme and work with Student Minds. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to highlight our established commitment towards the promotion of positive mental health of both our students and staff.
“We look forward to sharing good practice and learning from the sector, as well as exploring through the themes of the Charter the areas which may require further development to enhance our mental wellbeing provision, and ensure we continue to embed a whole-university approach to the mental health and wellbeing of our community.”