Student Journeys – Your Feedback
Denises’ Journey
I came across the college prospectus purely by accident. Little did I realise what a huge impact on my life that booklet would make. On my first day I was having a particularly difficult time, but I received a very warm welcome from the team and by the end of the session I was already looking forward to the following week.Read MoreAmy’s Journey
In 2016 I joined the Health and Wellbeing College as a student after many years battling with mental illness. This was the first service I ever saw that really harnessed the lived experience of those with mental health challenges and is what drew me in to the college.Read MoreSarah’s Journey
I’ve suffered with mental health challenges most of my life, to the point where I nearly lost my life. When I tried to take my own life - that was rock bottom for me. Medication was not enough for me, it was only when I engaged with the Health and Wellbeing College that I started to get the help I really needed.Read MoreOther Feedback
- “I found all of it useful, the handouts were clear and it went at the right pace …. Thank you for making it fun and enjoyable, I would definitely recommend it.”
- “A great deal of very useful information was given by the tutor whose enthusiasm for the subject and for passing this on was really great. I am very glad to have attended this course”
- “The Health and Wellbeing College has really helped me with my trust issues and my self-belief. It has helped me to realise my value and what I can achieve”
- “This is the first establishment I have come to where I haven’t felt stupid or out of place”
- “Before my care co-ordinator signposted me to the college I was struggling with my mental health. Now my confidence is much better….it has helped me with my suicidal thoughts, and I also haven’t self-harmed since attending”
- “From a mental health point of view I have made more progress at the Health and Wellbeing College, in what is a relatively short period of time than I have done in years”
- “The Health and Wellbeing College has given me the courage and confidence to not be afraid of life and its challenges”
- “Attending the Health and Wellbeing College has broken the loop of going to A&E , then part of RAID, CMHT, hospital admission and then discharge, and then starting the whole cycle again”
