QMU Disability Service

Shape the future of HE accessibility by completing the Annual . This survey is designed by disabled students for disabled students.

If enough people from Queen Margaret University fill in the survey, we will be able to compare our institution’s performance to others online!

Your voice matters, join in! 👇

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-research/the-annual-disabled-student-survey-2026

Health in Mindv are offering mental healt wellbeing support for Ethnic minority communities in Edinburgh, both in-person and online:

- “Keep yourself well course” starting from 30th July

- “Anxiety Management course” starting from 17 September

- “Stress Management online course” from 7th September

They also have individual support available for 10 weekly sessions for people struggling with Mental health challenges.

You can find more information on at:
https://health-in-mind.org.uk/news/ethnic-minority-support-in-edinburgh/

Feeling unwell? Make NHS inform your first port of call this Spring. From symptom checkers to pharmacy finders, get all the health advice you need, brought to you by real experts.

🔗Just go to NHSinform.scot

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. offers free, anonymous, online peer-to-peer support, anytime you need it. Join a safe community to share and find support 24/7, 365: togetherall.com.

🎉It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!🎉

👀Find out more via the link below:

🔗https://www.neurodiversityweek.com

March 13th is World Sleep Day 💤🛌🌙

Healthy sleep is essential to our overall health and wellbeing.

Did you know that you can sign up to Sleepio, an app designed by sleep experts to help you understand why sleepless nights happen and how to reduce them? They offer a free 6-week programme used to treat insomnia and provided by the NHS. Find out more on the QMU Wellbeing web page:
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/services-for-students/health-and-wellbeing/cbt-resources-for-anxiety-sleep

You can also read more about World Sleep Day at https://worldsleepday.org/

Check out these courses from Health in Mind. They are open to Edinburgh residents aged 18+ who are looking for support with their wellbeing and mental health. There are a range of upcoming online and in person 4-week, 5-week, 6-week and 7-week long courses, all free of charge, including ‘Decider Skills’, ‘Emotional Regulation’, ‘Stress Management’, ‘Anxiety Management’ , ‘Wellbeing Toolkit’ and ‘Keep Yourself Well’ courses.



Please note that the courses are not suited for those who are accessing or in need of crisis support.



The service is not considered to be a pathways service to further support.



We encourage active participation so that people get the most out of their attendance. Therefore, our courses are suitable for people who can reflectively engage in a group learning environment

• You can submit an enquiry for yourself, or on behalf of someone else through this link: https://health-in-mind.org.uk/enquiry-form/



• or by calling 0131 225 8508



• or emailing: [email protected]

🌱Sign up for Compassionate Mind Training by emailing Sophie on [email protected] giving your name and matriculation number☘️

Do you know ?

To help you get the most out of your next healthcare appointment, there are 4 key questions it’s worth remembering to ask.

For more info visit: https://www.nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask

Right now, at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder - and this doesn’t include the partners, friends and family members affected too. You are not alone.

If you’re affected by an eating disorder, we’re all here for you. We will be a listening ear and support you to help you get the help you need.

You can check out or get in touch with our Wellbeing service by emailing [email protected]