Wellbeing and Welfare
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Brasenose takes student wellbeing seriously. Life at Oxford can be brilliant – and hard work too – so we've built a strong support network to help you thrive here.
Our Welfare Team, student representatives and peer supporters are here to listen, offer practical help, and make sure you can find the right support if you need it.
Our Welfare Team
Our friendly and approachable Welfare Team offers advice and support through any struggles you might face. They’re easy to contact and offer free confidential appointments.
The Dean and Sub Dean oversee welfare provision in College, ensuring you can find the most appropriate person to speak to. Our Junior Deans are your first point of contact for welfare issues overnight and during weekends. The Chaplain can help with any welfare needs too, regardless of religious faith and the Senior Tutor can also be contacted to discuss any concerns you may have, academic related or otherwise.
During term time, the College Nurse runs a daily surgery and can refer students to more specialised support when needed, alongside our College Counsellor, who provides a safe and non-judgemental space to be heard.
Student-led support
Alongside staff support, both the JCR and HCR have welfare representatives who are trained to offer advice, attend College meetings and organise welfare events. Recently, these have included drop-in sessions, welfare teas and doughnuts, dog petting and walking, board games, arts and crafts, mindfulness sessions, sexual health support and yoga.
Our peer supporters are students trained to offer confidential listening and to know when referral to another source of help would be appropriate. They receive regular supervision from the Counselling Service and are coordinated by the Chaplain.
As a new student, you’ll join a College family in the summer before arriving. Second-year students (‘College parents’) will informally mentor and look out for you as you settle into life at Brasenose.