Disability and Neurodiversity Team
Provides specialist support for disabled and neurodiverse students across all programs.
Services include:
- Advice and guidance
- Study Inclusion Plans (SIPs) and exam arrangements
- Access to assistive software/equipment
- Referrals to other services (Wellbeing, Accommodation, Library)
- Help with self-help tools (apps, websites)
- Support for health-related study difficulties
- Learning Advisers for study strategies (for students with SpLDs)
- Assistance with Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications
- Availability: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Confidential, trauma-informed support for academic, personal, and professional wellbeing.
Services include:
- One-to-one sessions, groups, workshops (online/in person)
- Therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, CRM, CFT, psychodynamic therapy, yoga
- Brief therapy tailored for Higher Education context
- Specialist support for Black and international students
- Partnerships with external organisations (RASASC, Advent Advocacy, Survivors UK)
- Access to TalkCampus (24/7 peer support) and Spectrum.Life Student Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling)
- Availability: 9am–5pm for SOAS services; 24/7 via Spectrum Life
Student Advice Service
Free, confidential guidance on immigration, finance, and accommodation for applicants and enrolled students.
Services include:
- Immigration: Visa applications, eligibility, conditions, and post-study options
- Finance: Student loans, budgeting, hardship funds, state benefits
- Accommodation: SOAS halls, private accommodation, legal advice for housing
- Availability: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
Inclusive spiritual and pastoral support for all students and staff.
Services include:
- One-to-one spiritual or pastoral guidance
- Connection with local faith communities
- Safe space for reflection and personal growth
- Support for all faiths and non-religious individuals
- Availability: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
Support Officers
First point of contact for SAaW services.
Services include:
- Guidance on accessing support for mental health, disability, immigration, finance, accommodation, and faith
- Appointment booking and process guidance
- Wellbeing events, workshops, campaigns
- Signposting to specialist teams
- Availability: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
Emergencies
- Call 999 for emergencies; 111 for urgent non-life-threatening help
- Out-of-hours wellbeing support via Student Assistance Programme: 0800 031 8227
- SOAS Wellbeing services: 9am–5pm, Lower Ground Floor, Paul Webley Wing; phone 0207 074 5015; email studentadviceandwellbeing@soas.ac.uk