We are deeply saddened by the devastating flash floods in Nepal and the loss of life and widespread destruction they have caused. Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, those still waiting for news of family and friends, and everyone whose lives and communities have been affected.
Dear students,
We are deeply saddened by the devastating flash floods in Nepal and the loss of life and widespread destruction they have caused.
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, those still waiting for news of family and friends, and everyone whose lives and communities have been affected.
We know this will be an incredibly difficult and worrying time for many, including members of our Nepalese Community here at the University of Lancashire, and we stand with everyone affected.
Our thoughts are also with the emergency services, rescue teams and volunteers continuing to search for those who remain missing and provide support to affected communities.
If you have been affected in any way, support is available:
Government Support
UK Government
If you are affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
- from Nepal +977 (0)14237100
- from the UK +44 (0) 207 008 5000
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Nepalese Government
The Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number, 1234, and a dedicated hotline 1144 accessible in Nepal.
University Support
If you are affected in any way and want to talk, support is available:
Wellbeing support
Our Student Support team is here to help you. Find out how to access support in the 'Support' section of the Hub
There is a 24/7 helpline, and you can find details here on the Student Hub, in addition to the Wellbeing Drop-In on the Preston campus.
For mental health, counselling and wellbeing support, you can also email wellbeing@lancashire.ac.uk or phone 01772 893020. Both email and phone are monitored as follows:
- Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm
- Friday 9am - 4pm.
If you need urgent mental health support, please visit our help in an emergency page.
Oasis Faith and Spirituality Centre and spaces
The Oasis Faith and Spirituality Centre at our Preston Campus offers an unconditional welcome to those of all faiths, or none. There is also an Oasis Reflection Space at our Burnley and Westlakes campuses.
Alternatively, all of our chaplains and faith representatives, whatever their faith or spirituality, are here to provide pastoral, spiritual and wellbeing support to students and colleagues. They will listen with empathy and our Oasis Centre and hubs offers a space to reflect, explore your faith, spirituality and beliefs, or take time out. You can find out more on the Faith, Beliefs and Spirituality pages of the Student Hub.
Academic and placement support
If you have been affected by the recent incident, there is academic support available to you. It is important to let your course tutor know if there are circumstances that may affect your ability to perform in your assessments and exams, or you are concerned about attending placements.
If you have been directly or indirectly impacted by these events then you may consider applying for Mitigating Circumstances to support you with assessment deadlines. If impacted by these events, you do not need to provide additional evidence to support your application at this time but should state the reasons why you are applying.
Security
In an emergency, or to report a crime, you should always call 999.
The Security Team can also be contacted 24/7 by calling 01772 892068, emailing security@lancashire.ac.uk or by going through the SafeZone app.
SafeZone app
A reminder to all students that you are able to access and download safety app, SafeZone.
The app provides many safety benefits, whether you’re working late, walking to your car at night, or have seen something that makes you feel uncomfortable. You can report incidents, or set a ‘check-in’ timer if you feel unsafe – and if you don’t respond when the time runs out, security will contact you. You can find out more on the Student Hub.
Donating to the rescue efforts
A number of charities have created emergency funds to support the rescue efforts, and here are some key ones:
Red Cross - Nepal floods emergency | Donate to the Disaster Fund
Islamic Relief Worldwide - Islamic Relief launches appeal to support survivors of Nepal flash floods - Islamic Relief Worldwide
Christian Aid - Donate to the Nepal Floods Appeal - Christian Aid
Please look out for each other during this difficult time.