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The College will close for Christmas on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 & re-open on Monday 5th January 2026. If you need any support from 24 December, contact:

In an emergency, please call 999.

For urgent mental health support please contact your local GP or NHS 24 on 111 (24/7).

  • Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7)   
  • Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87  (Mon-Thur 6pm to 2am, Fri 6pm - Mon 6am) 
  • Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24/7)
  • Rape Crisis: 08088 01 03 02 (6pm-midnight)   
  • Shout Text Service: Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)

The information you provide will be shared with a small group of college staff from Student Experience and Human Resources. They will assess how best to respond. Only a very limited group of staff will have access to this information. Details about staff will be directed to HR Managers for an appropriate response.
 
 Support for Staff

  • Human Resources. Contact the HR team for confidential help, support and advice. Contact details are available here. The HR team can also discuss an Occupational Health referral if appropriate. 

  • Management Support. Consider approaching your line manager (unless the matter directly relates to them), or the next level of management.

  • PAM Assist - Employee Assistance Programme. This service provides emotional support through telephone and face-to-face counselling, and access to specialist advice via the PAM Assist website. Staff can contact PAM Assist directly, or HR can make a referral on their behalf. 

  • Wellbeing Resources. Information on support for staff wellbeing can be found on My Connect Health and Wellbeing. You can contact the Wellbeing Team directly via email or make an in-person appointment. More information here

  • Health & Safety. For concerns about health and safety within the College premises (e.g., hazards, risk assessments etc), advice is available from the Health & Safety team. More information can be found here

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