Human Resources: if you are a member of staff, your HR contact will be able to help you to identify the support that’s available to you. You can also access our Human Resources Procedures which outline procedures across a range of areas.
Surrey Staff Wellbeing Hub: resources to help with wellbeing in the workplace
The Employee Assistance Programme, BHSF RISE, gives staff access to free personalised, on-demand advice and support from a team of mental health, financial and legal experts, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Occupational Health provides a range of occupational health services including, absence management. health surveillance, health screening, work-station assessments, policy design, on-site assistance/clinics, disability at work, and health promotion.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law.
Report + Support: confidential service open to staff as well as students, that enables you to report an incident of harassment or abuse, and access support. You can submit a report either anonymously or with your contact details.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: the team provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students and staff.
Trade unions: there are three recognised trade unions that represent staff at the University: Unison, Unite and UCU.
Chaplaincy: Our chaplains are from many different faiths and beliefs and are here to support staff as well as students. We also have non-faith or spiritual chaplains.
Rainbow Allies: a group of staff who show their commitment to the LGBTQI Community here at Surrey by agreeing to a number of pledges and demonstrating their support via door/computer stickers, mugs and badges.
Relevant training available for staff
LGBT Awareness: designed to build the knowledge and confidence of delegates to feel more knowledgeable around the LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex plus) community, and confident in supporting LGBTQI+ individuals.
Building Disability Confidence: designed to build the knowledge and confidence of the delegates to feel more knowledgeable about the subject of disability, and confident to support and manage disabled individuals.
Unconscious Bias: enables you to explore how we may all be biased and the impact this may have.
Mental Health Awareness for Managers Masterclass: provides an opportunity for managers to explore the key role they play in spotting the signs of poor mental health, engaging with the issue and supporting their team.
For more information about available training, please visit our Learning and Development website.